Zydus Gains USFDA Approval for Generic Copaxone® Injection

Final approval clears the way for Zydus to market Glatiramer Acetate, expanding access to a key treatment for multiple sclerosis patients in the U.S.

Zydus Lifesciences has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic version of Glatiramer Acetate Injection, 20 mg/mL and 40 mg/mL, in single-dose prefilled syringes. This product is a generic alternative to Copaxone®, which is used in the treatment of relapsing forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease in adults. The approval underscores Zydus’ commitment to expanding access to affordable medications and aligns with their ongoing efforts to provide a comprehensive range of therapeutic choices for patients.

Developed in collaboration with Chemi S.p.A. and manufactured in Europe, Zydus’ Glatiramer Acetate Injection will be available as an FDA-approved, AP-rated substitutable generic of Copaxone®. The approval marks a significant milestone in the company’s ability to offer cost-effective treatment alternatives while maintaining high-quality standards. Dr. Sharvil Patel, Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences, highlighted that the approval demonstrates Zydus’ leadership in launching complex generics to meet patient needs across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

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