Sandoz Pioneers Posaconazole And Silodosin In Canada

After Canadian Court Rules In Its Favour For Patent Litigation

Sandoz Canada has become the first manufacturer to launch generic versions of posaconazole and silodosin in Canada. The company launched the generic version of Allergan’s Rapaflo (silodosin) after a Canadian court ruled that Sandoz did not infringe a key formulation patent.

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Sandoz Canada has become the first generics company to launch posaconazole 100mg delayed-release tablets and silodosin 4mg and 8mg capsules in the Canadian market.

“We are proud to be paving the way for the generics of silodosin and posaconazole,” said Michel Robidoux, president and...

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