Elite Pharmaceuticals Announces Commercial Launch of Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Tablets
Northvale, New Jersey--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 2024) - Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: ELTP) ("Elite" or the "Company"), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing niche generic products, today announced that the company has launched Elite's generic version of Norco® (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, USP CII) 2.5mg/325mg, 5mg/325mg, 7.5mg/325mg and 10mg/325mg tablets. Hydrocodone and acetaminophen is indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate.
IQVIA reported annual sales for the twelve months ending September 2024 of approximately $300 million for this product.
About Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and distributes niche generic products. Elite's product lines consist of immediate-release and controlled-release, solid oral dose products, which are marketed under the Elite Laboratories label, as well as pursuant to licenses granted to third-party pharmaceutical marketing and distribution organizations. Elite operates a cGMP and DEA registered facility for research, development, and manufacturing located in Northvale, NJ. For more information, visit www.elitepharma.com.
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Contact: Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dianne Will, Investor Relations 518-398-6222 Dianne@elitepharma.com
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