Hikma exceeds 150 injectable medicines in the US with launch of Dobutamine Injection, USP
Friday, June 16, 2023
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma), the multinational pharmaceutical company, has launched Dobutamine Injection, USP, in a 250mg/20mL vial in the US. With this launch, Hikma's growing US portfolio of sterile injectable medicines now exceeds 150 products spanning a wide range of therapeutic areas and dosage forms.
"Our portfolio of more than 150 injectable medicines has expanded by more than 50 percent over the last three years1, driven by customer needs, an expansion of our capabilities and product offerings, and the continued recognition of Hikma as a reliable, high-quality supplier of sterile injectable medicines," said Riad Mishlawi, President, Injectables, Hikma. "As a top-three supplier of generic injectable medicines by volume in the US2, we are proud of the important role we play in the US health care system. We are committed to further growing our portfolio and capabilities and continuing to supply essential medicines to US hospitals, doctors, and patients."
In addition to its growing US portfolio, Hikma now markets approximately 30 sterile injectable medicines in Canada, with plans to launch up to 13 additional products this year. The Company has also launched Hikma 503B, a new sterile compounding business focused on providing high-quality, ready-to-administer injectable medications that are customized to the specific needs of patients in the US.
About Dobutamine Injection, USP
Dobutamine Injection, USP has been launched in the US and is indicated when parenteral therapy is necessary for inotropic support in the short-term treatment of adults with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility resulting either from organic heart disease or from cardiac surgical procedures.
According to IQVIA, US sales of Dobutamine Injection, USP, in 250mg/20mL were approximately $2 million in the 12 months ending April 2023.
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Hikma helps put better health within reach every day for millions of people around the world. For more than 40 years, we've been creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them. Headquartered in the UK, we are a global company with a local presence across the United States (US), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe, and we use our unique insight and expertise to transform cutting-edge science into innovative solutions that transform people's lives. We're committed to our customers, and the people they care for, and by thinking creatively and acting practically, we provide them with a broad range of branded and non-branded generic medicines. Together, our 8,800 colleagues are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities. We are a leading licensing partner, and through our venture capital arm, are helping bring innovative health technologies to people around the world. For more information, please visit: www.hikma.com
