Minoxidil 5%
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Alpharma began shipping generic version of hair regrowth treatment Nov. 18 following debut at Private Label Manufacturers Association trade show in Chicago Nov. 13-14. The 60 mL bottles will be sold in single-, double- and triple-packs and will retail for $14.99-$19.99 per bottle, the company says. ANDAs for the topical solution submitted by Alpharma (75-518) and Copley (75-619) cleared FDA on Nov. 17; Pharmacia's Rogaine Extra Strength for Men lost exclusivity Nov. 14. Perrigo also plans to offer generic version of minoxidil 5%, but was forced to delay shipping until April due to an unfavorable FDA inspection of its Allegan, Mich. facility (1"The Rose Sheet" Nov. 6, In Brief)