FDA approves LO LOESTRIN FE tablets for oral contraception

Warner Chilcott plc (Nasdaq: WCRX) today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LO LOESTRIN™ FE (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets) for the prevention of pregnancy.  LO LOESTRIN FE is a novel oral contraceptive that offers women the lowest dosage of estrogen (10 mcg) of any oral contraceptive currently available in the U.S. market.  

"We are excited about the approval of LO LOESTRIN FE, which complements our women's healthcare franchise and expands the product offerings in our branded oral contraceptive portfolio," said Roger Boissonneault, President and CEO of Warner Chilcott.

The Company anticipates the commercial launch of LO LOESTRIN FE in early 2011.

SOURCE Warner Chilcott plc