Alembic Pharma Wins USFDA Approval for Lamotrigine ODT
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited has received final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets (ODT).
The approval covers four strengths: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg.
Therapeutic Equivalence to Lamictal ODT
Alembic’s lamotrigine ODT is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug Lamictal ODT, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline LLC.
This equivalence allows Alembic to offer a generic alternative aligned with established clinical standards.
Indications: Seizure Disorders and Bipolar I Disorder
Lamotrigine is widely used across neurology and psychiatry.
Epilepsy indications
Approved as adjunctive therapy for patients aged 2 years and older for:
Partial-onset seizures
Primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures
Generalized seizures of Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
It is also approved for conversion to monotherapy in adults aged 16 years and older with partial-onset seizures.
Bipolar disorder indication
Lamotrigine is indicated for the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder, helping delay the recurrence of mood episodes following acute treatment.
(Refer to the product label for full prescribing information.)
Strengthening Alembic’s US Generics Portfolio
With this approval, Alembic’s cumulative USFDA ANDA tally now stands at:
235 total ANDA approvals
216 final approvals
19 tentative approvals
The lamotrigine ODT approval further strengthens Alembic’s position in the US central nervous system (CNS) generics market.
About Alembic Pharmaceuticals
Founded in 1907, Alembic Pharmaceuticals is a vertically integrated, R&D-driven pharmaceutical company headquartered in India.
Publicly listed
Global manufacturing and marketing footprint
Strong focus on regulated markets, including the US
The Bigger Picture
USFDA approval for lamotrigine ODT adds another differentiated dosage form to Alembic’s portfolio. As demand for patient-friendly formulations grows, orally disintegrating tablets continue to play a key role in improving treatment adherence in chronic neurological conditions.
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