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Teva Announces Launch of Generic GleevecĀ® Tablets in the United States

August 5, 2016 8:00 AM EDT

JERUSALEM--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) today announced the launch of the generic equivalent to Gleevec®1(imatinib mesylate) tablets,100 mg and 400 mg, in the United States for multiple indications approved by the FDA.

Teva remains committed to strengthening its generics business with continued investment in new and diverse, high quality products. With nearly 375 generic medicines available, Teva has one of the largest portfolios of FDA-approved generic products on the market. The addition of this product to Tevas oncology portfolio allows Teva to continue to grow in this therapeutic area.... More