FDA Approves Viatris Generic Version of Sandostatin LAR Depot

Reuters12-18 19:59
FDA Approves Viatris Generic Version of Sandostatin LAR Depot

Viatris Inc. has announced several recent regulatory milestones. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Viatris' generic version of Sandostatin® LAR Depot (octreotide acetate for injectable suspension). Additionally, the FDA has accepted the New Drug Application for Viatris' investigational low dose estrogen weekly patch for contraception, with a target action date set for July 30, 2026. The FDA has also cleared the Investigational New Drug application for MR-146, an AAV gene therapy candidate for neurotrophic keratopathy, with a Phase 1/2 clinical trial planned for the first half of 2026. In Japan, the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency has accepted Viatris' New Drug Application for pitolisant in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

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