Ranbaxy In Deeper Trouble As Apotex Seeks Declaratory Judgment On Valtrex, Aricept Exclusivity; Will Nexium and Lipitor Be Next In Line?
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
MUMBAI - U.S. FDA's punitive actions against Ranbaxy's manufacturing units in India is set to hit the company where it hurts most. Ranbaxy's 180-day exclusivity status for anti-herpes drug Valtrex (valacylovir) is in trouble as Canadian generic drug maker Apotex has sought a declaratory judgment on the drug that "will start the running of Ranbaxy's 180-day exclusivity period, even if Ranbaxy has yet to market its product.