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Par Gets OK for Cabergoline Tablets


Posted on 2005-12-29 11:41:00



Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the company's Abbreviated New Drug Application for cabergoline tablets. Cabergoline is the generic version of Pfizer's Dostinex and is used for the treatment of hyperprolactinemic disorders. Annual U.S. sales of Dostinex exceed $80 million. Par will begin shipping cabergoline tablets immediately.

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets generic drugs and innovative branded pharmaceuticals for specialty markets. In 2005, Par received approval for and introduced Megace ES, its first branded pharmaceutical product, and expects to launch its second in 2006. Par's Generic Products Division is committed to providing high-quality pharmaceuticals that are affordable and accessible to patients. Par manufactures, markets or licenses more than 90 generic drugs.