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FDA Approves First Generic Version of EpiPen

FDA
(Source: fda.gov)
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2018
Contact: Angela Stark

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine) auto-injector for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including those that are life-threatening (anaphylaxis), in adults and pediatric patients who weigh more than 33 pounds. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA gained approval to market its generic epinephrine auto-injector in 0.3 mg and 0.15 mg strengths.

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