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Dec 01, 2022, 04.00 PM

Alembic Pharma receives USFDA Final approval for Diclofenac Sodium Topical solution

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution is indicated for the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

The ANDA was filed by Aleor Dermaceuticals Limited (Aleor) which was amalgamated with Alembic. 

Alembic Pharmaceuticals stated that it has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 2% w/w. 

The ANDA was filed by Aleor Dermaceuticals Limited (Aleor) which was amalgamated with Alembic. 

The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug product (RLD), Pennsaid Topical Solution, 2% w/w, of Horizon Therapeutics Ireland DAC (Horizon). 

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution is indicated for the treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s).

Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 2% w/w has an estimated market size of $512 million for twelve months ending Sep 2022 according to IQVIA. Alembic has received a cumulative total of 177 ANDA approvals (154 final approvals and 23 tentative approvals) from USFDA.

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