(BFW) Sanofi Introduces Generic Version of Eloxatin


PRN 08/12 12:50 Sanofi Launches Authorized Generic Version of Eloxatin® (oxaliplatin injection)
BN 08/12 12:50 *SANOFI LAUNCHES AUTHORIZED GENERIC VERSION OF ELOXATIN®

Sanofi Introduces Generic Version of Eloxatin
2014-08-12 12:55:31.626 GMT


By Allison Connolly
Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Co. says its generics division
Winthrop U.S. has introduced a generic version of Eloxatin
(oxaliplatin injection).
* Sanofi holds original patent; generic is same formulation
* Used in treatment of advanced colorectal cancer or as
adjuvant treatment of stage III colon cancer in patients who
have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor
* NOTE: Branded drug lost market exclusivity in U.S. in Aug.
2012

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