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Actavis launches generic Pulmicort Respules for asthma.

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Last updated:14th Feb 2015

Published:14th Feb 2015

Source: Pharmawand

Actavis plc announced that it has launched its generic version of AstraZeneca's Pulmicort Respules (budesonide inhalation suspension) 0.25 and 0.5 mg vials following a ruling from the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey that (i) United States Patent No. 7,524,834 is invalid, and (ii) AstraZeneca's request for a permanent injunction is denied.

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