Alembic Pharmaceuticals Secures USFDA Approval for Phytonadione Injectable, Eyeing $44 Million in Sales
Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received USFDA approval for Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 1 mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe. The product is expected to generate $44.00 million in sales. It's used to treat hypoprothrombinemia and vitamin K-deficiency bleeding in neonates. This approval brings Alembic's total ANDA approvals from USFDA to 225, including 204 final and 21 tentative approvals.

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Alembic Pharmaceuticals , a prominent player in the pharmaceutical industry, has achieved a significant milestone with the recent approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP. The company anticipates substantial revenue generation from this newly approved product, projecting sales of $44.00 million.
Product Details and Market Potential
The approved Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) is for Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 1 mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe. This product is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug product (RLD) manufactured by International Medication Systems Limited.
According to IQVIA data, the estimated market size for Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 1 mg/0.5 mL Single-Dose Prefilled Syringe, stands at $44.00 million for the twelve months ending June 2025. This approval opens up a significant market opportunity for Alembic Pharmaceuticals.
Medical Applications
Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion serves crucial medical purposes:
- Treatment of hypoprothrombinemia due to vitamin K deficiency or interference
- Prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin K-deficiency bleeding in neonates
Alembic's Growing Portfolio
This latest approval further strengthens Alembic Pharmaceuticals' position in the U.S. market. The company now boasts a cumulative total of 225 ANDA approvals from the USFDA, comprising 204 final approvals and 21 tentative approvals.
Company Background
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, with a rich heritage dating back to 1907, is a vertically integrated research and development pharmaceutical company. Headquartered in India, the company is publicly listed and specializes in manufacturing and marketing generic pharmaceutical products globally.
The company's state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facilities have received approvals from regulatory authorities of many developed countries, including the USFDA. Alembic has established itself as one of the leaders in branded generics in India, with its products marketed through a field force of over 5,500 representatives.
This USFDA approval for Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP marks another step forward in Alembic Pharmaceuticals' journey of growth and innovation in the pharmaceutical sector, potentially boosting its market presence and financial performance in the coming years.
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