Lannett Signs Agreement To Be Exclusive Distributor Of Generic Flovent® Diskus®

Lannett Company, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement for the therapeutically equivalent generic of Flovent® Diskus® (Fluticasone Propionate Powder Inhaler) of Respirent Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. According to the Orange Book, all patents covering Flovent Diskus have expired. U.S. sales of Flovent Diskus, which have been increasing in recent years, were $94 million for the 12 months ending June, 2020 according to IQVIA, although actual generic market values are expected to be lower. The company also said its previously announced exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Respirent for the therapeutically equivalent generic of ADVAIR DISKUS® (Fluticasone Propionate – Salmeterol Xinafoate Powder Inhaler) has been extended from 10 years to 12 years. The term of the agreement commences upon distribution of the product.