Mylan Launches Three Generic Antiretroviral Medicines in Canada

Mylan Pharmaceuticals announced the launch in Canada of three generic products indicated in the treatment of HIV for certain patients. One of the products is Mylan-Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/300 mg, a generic alternative to Truvada.

Mylan received final approval from Health Canada for this product and for Mylan-Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 600 mg, 200 mg, and 300 mg, a generic alternative to Atripla; and Mylan-Tenofovir Disoproxil 300 mg, a generic alternative to Viread.

"Mylan has a strong and sustained commitment to expanding access to treatment for HIV/AIDS and other diseases around the world, and today marks another milestone in those efforts," Mylan's Chief Commercial Officer Tony Mauro said. "More than 40% of people worldwide being treated for HIV/AIDS with an antiretroviral depend on a Mylan product every day, and we're proud to further expand access to such medicines in Canada."

Approximately 37 million people globally are living with HIV/AIDS today. Mylan has invested $250 million in expanding its antiretroviral (ARV) production capacity, enabling the company to produce 4 billion ARV tablets and capsules every year.

Mylan-Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/300 mg is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults.

Mylan-Efavirenz/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 600 mg, 200 mg, and 300 mg is indicated for use alone as a complete regimen or in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults.

Mylan-Tenofovir Disoproxil 300 mg is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents in patients 12 years of age and older and the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection in adults.