Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd on Monday got approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to launch Absorica in the US market.
Through a business agreement with the Canadian firm, Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc, Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc (RLI), a wholly owned subsidiary of RLL is expected to launch Absorica in the US in fourth quarter.
As per the agreement, Ranbaxy will pay royalties on net sales to Cipher. Absorica, a novel, is patented brand formulation of the acne medication isotretinoin, developed by Cipher, for treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne.
“Absorica is a milestone in our commitment to serve the dermatology community and will be the flagship brand for Ranbaxy’s specialised dermatology sales force,” Mr Venkat Krishnan, Senior Vice President and Regional Director, Americas, Ranbaxy said in a company statement.