Jubilant Life Sciences, an integrated global Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences Company, has received Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) for Zolmitriptan Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 2.5 mg and 5 mg.
Zolmitriptan Orally Disintegrating is the generic version of Zomig-ZMT of Astra Zeneca, which is used for acute treatment of migraine headaches in adults.
As on Jun. 30, 2015, Jubilant Life Sciences had a total of 815 filings for formulations of which 389 have been approved in various regions globally. This includes 72 ANDAs filed in the US, of which 38 have been approved and 46 Dossier filings in Europe.
Shares of the company gained Rs 13.15, or 3.98%, to trade at Rs 343.70. The total volume of shares traded was 153,818 at the BSE (12.32 p.m., Friday).