Alembic Pharmaceuticals gets USFDA nod for Oseltamivir
Alembic Pharmaceuticals received final USFDA approval for its Oseltamivir Phosphate Oral Suspension, a generic equivalent to Tamiflu. The drug targets a $27 million US market and is indicated for influenza treatment and prophylaxis. The company now holds 243 cumulative ANDA approvals.

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Alembic Pharmaceuticals received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Oseltamivir Phosphate for Oral Suspension, 6 mg/mL, on June 26, 2026. The approval allows the company to market a generic version of Hoffmann-La Roche Inc's Tamiflu Oral Suspension, targeting an estimated annual US market size of $27 million for the twelve months ending March 2026. This regulatory milestone strengthens Alembic's portfolio in the US generic pharmaceutical market.
The approved product is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug Tamiflu Oral Suspension, 6 mg/mL. Oseltamivir Phosphate is an influenza neuraminidase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza A and B in patients two weeks of age and older who have been symptomatic for no more than 48 hours. It is also indicated for the prophylaxis of influenza A and B in patients one year and older.
Product Details and Indications
The drug is specifically used for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza in pediatric and adult patients, provided treatment starts within 48 hours of symptom onset. Additionally, it serves as a prophylactic measure for influenza A and B in patients aged one year and older. Key product details are outlined below:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Oseltamivir Phosphate for Oral Suspension |
| Dosage | 6 mg/mL |
| Reference Listed Drug | Tamiflu Oral Suspension, 6 mg/mL |
| RLD Manufacturer | Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc. |
| Therapeutic Class | Influenza neuraminidase inhibitor (NAI) |
| Estimated Annual US Market Size | $27 million (12 months ending March 2026) |
Regulatory Approvals
Alembic Pharmaceuticals now holds a cumulative total of 243 ANDA approvals from the USFDA. This tally includes 223 final approvals and 20 tentative approvals. The company continues to expand its presence in the US market through the addition of new generic products to its portfolio.
Historical Stock Returns for Alembic Pharmaceuticals
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