Mylan launches generic Micardis tablets

PITTSBURGH — Mylan announced the launch of telmisartan tablets USP in 20-mg, 40-mg and 80-mg dosage strengths. The drug is the generic version of Micardis tablets from Boehringer Ingelheim and is used to treat hypertension.

Telmisartan tablets had sales in the United States of $259.2 million for the 12 months ending March 31, 2014, according to data from IMS Health.