Teva Announces Launch of the First and Only Generic Version of Sandostatin® LAR Depot (octreotide acetate for injectable suspension), in the U.S.
01 October 2024 - 10:29PM
Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), announced today the launch
of the first and only generic version of Sandostatin®1 LAR Depot,
in the United States.
Octreotide acetate for injectable suspension (the generic
version of Sandostatin® LAR Depot) is indicated to treat acromegaly
and severe diarrhea for carcinoid syndrome. Please see the below
for more information.
“With today’s launch of octreotide acetate for injectable
suspension (the generic version of Sandostatin® LAR Depot), Teva is
providing patients a new option for this important treatment,” said
Ernie Richardsen, SVP U.S. Commercial Generics.” He continued,
“This first-to-market launch showcases Teva’s expertise in bringing
complex generic formulations to market and demonstrates once again
our ability to not only sustain a generics powerhouse, but also to
bring value to patients and healthcare systems.”
Sandostatin® LAR Depot had annual sales of $826 million as of
July 2024, according to IQVIA data.
What is octreotide acetate for injectable
suspension (the generic version of Sandostatin® LAR
Depot)?Octreotide acetate for injectable
suspension (the generic version of Sandostatin® LAR Depot) is a
prescription medication used in patients in whom initial treatment
with octreotide acetate injection has been shown to be effective
and tolerated for:
- Long-term maintenance therapy in
acromegalic patients who have had an inadequate response to surgery
and/or radiotherapy, or for whom surgery and/or radiotherapy, is
not an option to reduce GH and IGF-1 levels to normal.
- Long-term treatment of the severe
diarrhea and flushing episodes associated with metastatic carcinoid
tumors.
- Long-term treatment of the profuse
watery diarrhea associated with VIP-secreting tumors.
In patients with carcinoid tumors and VIP-secreting tumors, the
effect of octreotide acetate injection and octreotide acetate for
injectable suspension on tumor size, rate of growth and development
of metastases, has not been determined.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONWhat is the
most important information I should know about octreotide acetate
for injectable suspension (the generic version
of Sandostatin® LAR
Depot)? Treatment with octreotide
acetate for injectable suspension (the generic version of
Sandostatin® LAR Depot) may affect gallbladder function, with
reports of gallstones resulting in complications (inflammation of
the gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreas, and requiring surgical
removal of the gallbladder); sugar metabolism; thyroid and heart
function; and nutritional absorption, which may require monitoring
by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you experience signs or
symptoms of gallstones or any of their complications.Patients with
carcinoid tumors and VIP-secreting tumors should adhere closely to
their scheduled return visits for reinjection in order to minimize
exacerbation of symptoms. Patients with acromegaly should adhere to
their return visit schedule to help assure steady control of GH and
IGF-1 levels.What should I tell my doctor before
taking octreotide acetate for injectable
suspension (the generic version of
Sandostatin® LAR
Depot)? Tell your doctor if you have
a history of heart disease or are taking other medications,
including cyclosporine, insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents,
beta-blockers, and bromocriptine.What are the possible side
effects of octreotide acetate for injectable suspension
(the generic version of
Sandostatin® LAR
Depot)? In acromegalic patients, the
most common side effects of octreotide acetate for injectable
suspension include gallstones, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas,
flu-like symptoms, constipation, headache, low red blood cells,
injection-site pain, gallstones, high blood pressure, dizziness and
fatigue.In carcinoid tumor and VIP-secreting tumor patients, the
most common side effects of octreotide acetate for injectable
suspension include back pain, fatigue, headache, abdominal pain,
nausea, and dizziness.These are not all of the possible side
effects of octreotide acetate for injectable suspension. Call your
doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to
report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see the full Prescribing Information.
About Teva
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is a
global pharmaceutical leader with a category-defying portfolio,
harnessing our generics expertise and stepping up innovation to
continue the momentum behind the discovery, delivery, and expanded
development of modern medicine. For over 120 years, Teva's
commitment to bettering health has never wavered. Today, the
company’s global network of capabilities enables its ~37,000
employees across 58 markets to push the boundaries of scientific
innovation and deliver quality medicines to help improve health
outcomes of millions of patients every day. To learn more about how
Teva is all in for better health, visit www.tevapharm.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995, which are based on management’s current beliefs
and expectations and are subject to substantial risks and
uncertainties, both known and unknown, that could cause our future
results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from
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other words and terms of similar meaning and expression in
connection with any discussion of future operating or financial
performance. Important factors that could cause or contribute to
such differences include risks relating to: the launch and
commercial success of octreotide acetate for injectable suspension
(the generic version of Sandostatin® LAR Depot); our ability to
successfully compete in the marketplace, including: that we are
substantially dependent on our generic products; concentration of
our customer base and commercial alliances among our customers;
delays in launches of new generic products; our ability to develop
and commercialize biopharmaceutical products; our ability to
achieve expected results from investments in our product pipeline;
our ability to develop and commercialize additional pharmaceutical
products; our ability to successfully execute our Pivot to Growth
strategy, including to sustain and focus our portfolio of generics
medicines; and other factors discussed in our Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2024 and in our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, including in the
section captioned “Risk Factors.” Forward-looking statements speak
only as of the date on which they are made, and we assume no
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1 Sandostatin® LAR Depot is a registered trademark of Novartis
AG.
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