Caplin Steriles Gets USFDA Approval for Sodium Phosphates Injection Worth $67M
Caplin Point Laboratories' subsidiary Caplin Steriles Limited has received USFDA approval for Sodium Phosphates Injection USP in three different strengths, representing a generic therapeutic equivalent with U.S. market sales of approximately $67 million. The injectable product is used to prevent or correct hypophosphatemia in patients with restricted oral intake and strengthens the company's portfolio of 51 approved ANDAs.

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Caplin Point Laboratories announced that its subsidiary Caplin Steriles Limited has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Sodium Phosphates Injection USP. The approval was announced on February 24, 2026, through a press release filed under Regulation 30 with stock exchanges.
Product Specifications and Market Opportunity
The USFDA approval covers Sodium Phosphates Injection USP in three different strengths: 15mM P/5mL, 45mM P/15mL and 150mM P/50mL (3mM P/mL) Single-Dose Vials. This generic product is a therapeutic equivalent version of the Reference Listed Drug from Hospira, Inc., USA.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Product: | Sodium Phosphates Injection USP |
| Strengths: | 15mM P/5mL, 45mM P/15mL, 150mM P/50mL |
| Reference Drug: | Hospira, Inc. (NDA 018892) |
| Market Size: | ~$67 million U.S. sales (12-month period ending December 2025) |
| Data Source: | IQVIA (IMS Health) |
Medical Applications
Sodium Phosphates Injection is indicated as a source of phosphorus for addition to large volume intravenous fluids, primarily to prevent or correct hypophosphatemia in patients with restricted or no oral intake. The product also serves as an additive for preparing specific parenteral fluid formulas when standard electrolyte or nutrient solutions cannot meet patient needs.
Company Portfolio Expansion
Caplin Steriles Limited has developed and filed 54 ANDAs in the USA independently and with partners, achieving 51 approvals including acquired ANDAs. The subsidiary is currently working on a portfolio of 55+ simple and complex Injectable and Ophthalmic products planned for filing over the next 4 years.
| Business Segment: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total ANDAs Filed: | 54 |
| Current Approvals: | 51 (including acquired) |
| Pipeline Products: | 55+ Injectable and Ophthalmic |
| Filing Timeline: | Next 4 years |
| Regulatory Approvals: | US FDA, EU-GMP, ANVISA, INVIMA |
Historical Stock Returns for Caplin Point Laboratories
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| -1.30% | -0.54% | -0.93% | -21.27% | -13.57% | +263.89% |


































