Mylan launches generic Diovan

PITTSBURGH — Mylan on Monday announced the introduction of valsartan tablets USP in 40-, 80-, 160- and 320-mg dosage strengths. The drug is the generic version of Diovan tablets from Novartis, and is used to treat hypertension. 

 

Valsartan tablets had sales in the United States of approximately $2 billion for the 12 months ending Sept. 30, according to IMS Health data.