Amneal Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Potassium Phosphates Injection IV Bags
30 July 2024 - 6:05AM
Business Wire
First presentation of preservative-free
potassium phosphates in a single-dose IV infusion bag
Third 505(b)(2) injectable added this year –
will launch in third quarter
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX) (“Amneal” or the
“Company”) today announced that it has received New Drug
Application (“NDA”) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for its new presentation of potassium
phosphates in 0.9% sodium chloride injection intravenous (IV)
ready-to-use (RTU) bags. This sterile presentation reduces the
compounding steps for clinicians typically required with
administering the product.
Potassium Phosphates in Sodium Chloride Injection is a
phosphorus replacement product indicated as a source of phosphorus
to correct hypophosphatemia in adults and pediatric patients who
weigh 40 kg or greater when oral or enteral replacement is not
possible, insufficient or contraindicated. The product is available
as a single-dose infusion bag and is formulated without
preservatives. It is natural rubber latex-free and can be stored at
room temperature.
In 2024, Amneal has already launched PEMRYDI RTU®, a
ready-to-use formulation of pemetrexed, and FOCINVEZ®, a
ready-to-use version of fosaprepitant. Both products offer
hospitals and oncology clinics new, value-added presentations that
should improve pharmacy efficiency by eliminating preparation
steps. The expected third quarter launch of potassium phosphates
injection IV bag represents the Company’s third 505(b)(2) launch
this year.
“We are pleased to offer this new differentiated injectable
product to hospitals,” said Andy Boyer, Executive Vice President,
Chief Commercial Officer - Generics. “This new IV parenteral
infusion bag is preservative-free and can be stored at room
temperature. With the addition of new 505(b)(2) injectables, we are
meaningfully expanding our injectables portfolio.”
"Our third 505(b)(2) injectable product approval this year
reflects our deep capabilities in developing new and impactful
complex products. We look forward to bringing more innovative
505(b)(2) injectable products to market over the coming years,"
said Dr. Srinivas Kone, Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific
Officer – Generics.
Adverse effects reported for the potassium phosphates injection
IV bags include hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, hypocalcemia and
hypomagnesemia. For full prescribing information, see package
insert located here.
About Amneal
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX), headquartered in
Bridgewater, NJ, is a global pharmaceutical company. We make
healthy possible through the development, manufacturing, and
distribution of a diverse portfolio of over 280 pharmaceutical
products, 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.
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