Lupin Optimistic On Albuterol Given COVID-19 Demand
Metformin Batch Likely To Be Recalled
Executive Summary
Lupin hopes a surge in demand for albuterol sulphate due to increased off-label use in COVID-19 patients will help its generic version, which is likely to be launched in the first half of FY21. But the Indian firm may recall a batch of metformin after the US FDA recently asked a few companies to retract extended-release versions due to NDMA concerns.
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