Teva has brief "at risk" launch of generic Solodyn, then settles
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries halted its "at risk" launch of a generic version of Medicis Pharmaceutical's acne drug Solodyn (minocycline HCl) extended-release tablets in the US just hours after it announced shipping had begun. The halt in shipping occurred as a result of a settlement with Medicis, which was rebuffed by the FDA, along with several other manufacturers, seeking to have 30-month stays imposed on ANDAs for certain "old" antibiotics.