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Mylan Inc. has announced that it and its subsidiary, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., have entered into a settlement agreement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., Novartis Corp. and Novartis International AG related to Letrozole Tablets, the generic version of Novartis’ Femara.
Mylan’s Vice Chairman and CEO Robert J. Coury commented: “We are very pleased to have reached this agreement, which demonstrates our ability to once again bring to market high quality, affordable medications for the patients who need them the most.”
Under the agreement, Mylan is provided a patent license that will enable the company to market Letrozole Tablets, 2.5 mg, prior to the expiration of U.S. Patent No. 4,978,672. Additional terms related to the settlement remain confidential, and the agreement is subject to review by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
Letrozole Tablets, which are used in the treatment of breast cancer, had U.S. sales of approximately $470 million for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.
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