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News Breaks October 12, 2012 16:05 EDT WPI, SNY Watson Pharmaceuticals unit receives FDA approval of generic Avapro Watson Pharmaceuticals (WPI) announced that its subsidiary Watson Laboratories, has received approval from the U.S. FDA on its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Irbesartan Tablets USP, 75 mg, 150 mg and 300 mg, the generic equivalent to Sanofi's (SNY) Avapro. Watson intends to begin shipping the product immediately. Avapro is indicated for the treatment of hypertension when used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents. It is also indicated for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy with an elevated serum creatinine and proteinuria (>300 mg/day) in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. For the 12 months ending August 31, Avapro and its generic equivalents had total U.S. sales of approximately $390M according to IMS Health data. News For WPI;SNY From The Last 14 Days Check below for free stories on WPI;SNY the last two weeks. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing. May 23, 2013 08:18 EDT SNY Merrimack completes enrollement in a Phase 2 study of MM-121 with Sanofi Subscribe for More Information May 21, 2013 07:44 EDT SNY Sachs Associates to host a forum Subscribe for More Information May 20, 2013 17:26 EDT SNY Regeneron, Genentech, Sanofi enter into 'Zaltrap agreement' Subscribe for More Information 11:27 EDT SNY Appeals court reverses, remands patent ruling in Sanofi suit against Mylan, Teva Subscribe for More Information May 17, 2013 08:03 EDT SNY Sanofi reports positive topline results from pivotal Phase III Jakarta study Subscribe for More Information 05:18 EDT SNY Sanofi says JAK2 inhibitor for myelofibrosis met primary endpoint Subscribe for More Information May 15, 2013 15:16 EDT SNY Sanofi systemic sclerosis treatment designated for orphan drug status Subscribe for More Information 05:39 EDT SNY Sanofi, Regeneron announce patient enrollment in two Phase 3 trials Subscribe for More Information May 13, 2013 09:44 EDT SNY Several companies reportedly interested in buying Adcock Ingram, Globes says Subscribe for More Information 07:30 EDT SNY TechConnect to host a summit 2013 National Innovation Summit is being held in Washington, D.C. on May 12-16. May 10, 2013 11:48 EDT SNY Drugmakers to face pressure on U.S. prices, Reuters says Subscribe for More Information Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing.