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21 Feb 2011

Actavis Launches Anastrozole in Seven Major European Markets

Actavis Group has announced the launch of Anastrozole Actavis in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Sweden and Finland.

Actavis Group, the international generic pharmaceuticals company, has launched Anastrozole Actavis on day one in seven major European countries including the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Sweden and Finland. The launch was carried out immediately after the patent expired on 11 and 12 February, respectively.

 

Anastrozole is indicated for the treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Anastrozole Actavis is the generic equivalent of AstraZeneca's brand product Arimidex?

 

The brand sold for EUR492 million in Europe for the twelve month period ended September 2010. (IMS Health)

 

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