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USFDA4 Nov 2026, 10:00 pm

Alembic Pharma gets USFDA Final Approval for Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution

AI Summary

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.7% (OTC). This product is therapeutically equivalent to Alcon Laboratories' Pataday Once Daily Relief, 0.7%. The estimated market size for this product in the US was approximately US$20 million for the twelve months ending September 2026. This ANDA was developed in collaboration with Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies Pvt Ltd. Alembic now has a total of 248 ANDA approvals from the USFDA, including 229 final approvals.

Key Highlights

  • USFDA final approval received for Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.7% (OTC).
  • Product is therapeutically equivalent to Alcon's Pataday Once Daily Relief.
  • Estimated US market size of US$20 million for the product.
  • Alembic has 248 total ANDA approvals from USFDA.
  • Development in collaboration with Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies.