Tentative FDA OK for Mylan's generic Singulair

28 May 2009

US generics major Mylan has received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for  montelukast sodium tablets, 10mg (base).

The drug is the generic version of Merck & Co's Singulair, which had  total US sales of around $2.6 billion for the 12 months ending March 31  for the same strength, according to IMS Health. This product is  indicated for asthma and allergy treatment.

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