Launch of generic Mirapex ER

Author: APCI Staff/Tuesday, November 24, 2015/Categories: Generics and Vendor Contracting, Generic Bulletins

Par Pharmaceutical launched the generic equivalent of 2.25 MG strength of Mirapex ER® (pramipexole dihydrochloride) extended-release tablets. The Par item will be added to the OneStop program in the A*- slot, with visibility in McKesson Connect on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Estimated brand sales of Mirapex ER®are $6M.

Brand Item:

Item # NDC Description
1168558 00597028630 PRAMIPEXOLE ER TAB 2.25 MG 30 

There will not be ASAP and ASAP+ for this launch.

Product Launch Information – OneStop Add
Bx Name Mirapex ER 2.25mg
Bx Supplier BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM
Generic Name pramipexole dihydrochloride
Generic Description pramipexole dihydrochloride tab 2.25mg 30
Indication 283620-DOPAMINE RECEPTOR AGONISTS.  Indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
FDA Approval Date 2/6/2014
Launch Reason N/A
FDA Launch Exclusivity Yes
Number of Players 1
US Brand Sales $6M

To order, please use the following item numbers:

Item # Supplier Name NDC Description OS ADD
3427069 PAR PHARMACEUTICAL INC 10370030511 PRAMIPEXOLE ER TAB 2.25 MG 30  11/24/2015

For questions please contact  ISManagement@McKesson.com.

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