Health

Determination That REVIA (Naltrexone Hydrochloride) Tablets, 50 mg Was Not Withdrawn From Sale for Safety or Effectiveness

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Low Impact·View source ↗

AI-generated summary for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. See the original source for the authoritative text.

🇬🇧 English

The FDA has confirmed that REVIA tablets, used for alcohol dependence and opioid effects blockade, were not pulled from shelves due to safety or effectiveness issues. As a result, the drug remains eligible for generic versions to be developed as long as they adhere to existing regulations.

AI-generated summary. May contain errors. Refer to official sources for legal decisions.

Key Changes

  • FDA determined REVIA tablets were not withdrawn for safety or effectiveness reasons
  • REVIA remains listed in the Orange Book for generic development
  • Generic versions can continue to be approved if they meet standards

Obligations

What this law requires

high

ANDA applicants must submit their applications showing bioequivalence to the listed drug REVIA (naltrexone hydrochloride) tablets, 50 mg.

generic drug manufacturers
licensing
high

Companies seeking to produce generic versions of Revia (naltrexone hydrochloride) must comply with existing legal and regulatory requirements for Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs).

pharmaceutical manufacturers
licensing
high

FDA must continue to list REVIA (naltrexone hydrochloride) tablets, 50 mg, in the 'Discontinued Drug Product List' section of the Orange Book.

Food and Drug Administration
operational
high

ANDA applicants for Revia (naltrexone hydrochloride) must show that their product has the same active ingredient(s), dosage form, route of administration, strength, conditions of use, and labeling as the listed drug.

pharmaceutical manufacturers
licensing
high

ANDA applicants must demonstrate that their generic version of Revia is bioequivalent to the listed drug.

pharmaceutical manufacturers
licensing

Affected Parties

Generic drug manufacturersHealthcare providers

Tags

FDA,pharmaceutical,generic drugs