Sandoz's Less Frequently Dosed Copaxone Generic Glatopa Hits Teva Two Months Early
Executive Summary
Teva said its 2018 revenue guidance reflected an April launch for the 40 mg dose of Glatopa, but Sandoz and partner Momenta announced FDA approval and the US launch of their less frequently administered Copaxone generic on Feb. 13.
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