In Germany and the Netherlands, the product was also launched by Actavis’ third party sales division’s (Medis’) customers at the same time. Earlier this year, Medis’ customers launched the product in Hungary and Poland.
Pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), is used to treat acid-related stomach and throat problems, including acid reflux (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Pantoprazole Actavis is the generic equivalent of Wyeth’s Protonix®.
Pantoprazole Actavis is available in 20mg and 40mg tablets. The product was developed by Actavis R&D in Iceland, and manufactured by Actavis Malta.
IMS Health reported EU Brand sales of EUR1.1 bln in 2008.
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About Actavis Group
Actavis is one of the world’s leading generic pharmaceutical companies specializing in the development, manufacture and sale of generic pharmaceuticals. The company has operations in 40 countries, with more than 10,000 employees. More information about Actavis can be found on www.actavis.com
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