Strides Arcolab receives US FDA approval for Methoxsalen

[Fred]

Strides Arcolab an Indian pharmaceutical company headquartered at Bangalore in southern India has been given FDA approval for Methoxsalen

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Strides Arcolab today announced that it has received approval from the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for Methoxsalen Capsules USP, 10 mg (Soft Gelatin Capsules).

According to IMS data, the US market for generic Methoxsalen Capsule is approximately USD 13.6 Million, with no generic player.

The product will be manufactured at the Company’s USFDA approved Oral dosage facility at Bangalore and marketed directly by Strides in the US Market.

About Methoxsalen Capsules:
Methoxsalen is a drug used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to UVA light from lamps or sunlight.

Methoxsalen modifies the way skin cells receive the UVA radiation, clearing up the disease.

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[jiml]

Does this mean the previous manufacturer of Methoxsalen has given up or is this some healthy competition in the market place

FDA Approves Additional Manufacturer of Methoxsalen

[mataribot]

There is no such thing as competition in the US drug market. If it's generic the pharmacy stores charge whatever they want. Sometimes the generic cost as much as the non generic.

[Fred]

Does this mean the previous manufacturer of Methoxsalen has given up or is this some healthy competition in the market place

FDA Approves Additional Manufacturer of Methoxsalen

I don't know Jim, and to be honest although I posted it I didn't know there was another thread about Methoxsalen. But having said that, I don't remember much after a nights sleep anyway.

[mataribot]

Does this mean the previous manufacturer of Methoxsalen has given up or is this some healthy competition in the market place

FDA Approves Additional Manufacturer of Methoxsalen

I don't know Jim, and to be honest although I posted it I didn't know there was another thread about Methoxsalen. But having said that, I don't remember much after a nights sleep anyway.

There really isn't any competition (at least not at customer end). It just means that someone new is manufacturing drug. The third party retailers set the price. Nobody shops around for the cheapest retailer because the insurance covers it.