Amneal Pharmaceuticals on Thursday introduced its generic Entocort EC (budesonide capsules). The product is indicated to treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Amneal’s generic will be available in 3-mg dosage strength. Entocort EC and its generic equivalents had U.S. sales of roughly $187 million for the 12 months ended November 2017, according to IQVIA data.