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Upsher-Smith launches generic Tapazole

Methimazole had a market value of roughly $36.8 million for the 12 months ending December 2023, per IQVIA.
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Upsher-Smith is offering Methimazole Tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg, which is the generic of King Pharmaceuticals’ Tapazole.  It is indicated:

  • In patients with Graves' disease with hyperthyroidism or toxic multinodular goiter for whom surgery or radioactive iodine therapy is not an appropriate treatment option.
  • To ameliorate symptoms of hyperthyroidism in preparation for thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine therapy.

[Read more: Upsher-Smith, NASPA recognize 47 pharmacists with 2022 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award]

Methimazole had a market value of roughly $36.8 million for the 12 months ending December 2023, per IQVIA. 

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