Amneal and Shilpa Announce U.S. FDA Approval of BORUZU™, the First Ready-to-Use Version of Bortezomib for subcutaneous administration
September 05 2024 - 4:05PM
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Represents Amneal’s fourth 505(b)(2) injectable
approval in 2024
Ready-to-use oncology treatment used for
multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX) (“Amneal” or the
“Company”) and Shilpa Medicare Limited (“Shilpa”) announced U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of BORUZU™, a
new presentation of bortezomib for ready-to-use subcutaneous
administration or intravenous (IV) administration. This new
ready-to-use oncology product reduces the compounding preparation
steps typically required with administration.
BORUZU (bortezomib injection), a proteasome inhibitor, is used
for the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma.
This product references the branded product Velcade®, a lyophilized
powder requiring reconstitution before use. Shilpa developed the
molecule and Amneal will manufacture and commercialize the product.
BORUZU is expected to launch with a unique J-code in the second
quarter of 2025.
“We are building a distinct branded oncology injectable
portfolio. The approval of BORUZU is our fourth 505(b)(2)
injectable approval this year. These ready-to-use injectable
presentations are important innovations for oncology providers as
they reduce the pharmacy preparation steps for clinicians. We look
forward to bringing more branded oncology products to the market
for providers while expanding access for patients,” said Sean
McGowan, Vice President, Biosimilars and Branded Oncology.
“This second NDA approval in the US market from our novel
injectable portfolio is a testament of our capabilities and
commitment to introduce pharmacy efficient solutions that enhance
preparation and have the potential to reduce patient wait times.
This development exemplifies Shilpa’s constant endeavor to work
towards introducing novel first of its kind pharmaceutical products
that help improve the healthcare requirements of a large patient
pool,” said Vishnukant Bhutada, Managing Director of Shilpa
Medicare.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for BORUZU in
clinical studies include asthenic conditions, diarrhea, nausea,
constipation, peripheral neuropathy, vomiting, pyrexia,
thrombocytopenia, psychiatric disorders, anorexia and decreased
appetite, neutropenia, neuralgia, leukopenia and anemia. For full
prescribing information, see package insert located here.
According to IQVIA®, U.S. annual sales for bortezomib for the 12
months ended December 2023 were approximately $96 million.
About Amneal
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX), headquartered in
Bridgewater, NJ, is a global pharmaceuticals company. We make
healthy possible through the development, manufacturing, and
distribution of a diverse portfolio of over 280 generic and
specialty pharmaceuticals, primarily within the United States. In
its Generics segment, the Company is expanding across a broad range
of complex product categories and therapeutic areas, including
injectables and biosimilars. In its Specialty segment, Amneal has a
growing portfolio of branded pharmaceuticals focused primarily on
central nervous system and endocrine disorders, with a pipeline
focused on unmet needs. Through its AvKARE segment, the Company is
a distributor of pharmaceuticals and other products for the U.S.
federal government, retail, and institutional markets. For more
information, please visit www.amneal.com.
About Shilpa
Shilpa Medicare is a specialized API and formulations focused
pharmaceuticals company. Founded in 1987, India-based Shilpa
develops, manufactures and markets active pharmaceutical
ingredients (APIs) and formulations for generic medications across
Oncology and other therapeutic areas. Further to consolidation in
the field of oncology API and formulations, we are striving to put
in our efforts in the field of novel drug delivery systems and
biotech products along with widening our focus to other therapy
areas. For more information, please visit www.vbshilpa.com.
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