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Mylan launches generic version of Abbott’s Trilipix Capsule in US

Known as Fenofibric Acid Delayed-release Capsules, 45mg and 135mg is indicated for patients with mixed dyslipidemia and CHD or a CHD risk equivalent who are on optimal statin therapy to achieve their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal.

New generic product is used as an adjunct to diet in combination with a statin to lessen triglyceride and enhance high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the product’s abbreviated new drug application.

The sales of Fenofibric Acid Delayed-release Capsules, 45mg and 135mg, were around $553.6m for the 12 months ending on 31 March 2013 in the US, according to IMS Health data.