Watson introduces Amethia Lo and ethinyl estradiol tablets

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI) today announced that under a settlement with Teva Women's Health, Watson has launched Amethia® Lo (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol (0.1mg/0.02mg) and ethinyl estradiol (0.01mg)) tablets, the generic equivalent of Teva Women's Health, Inc.'s  LoSEASONIQUE®. Amethia® Lo tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy. 

As a "first applicant" to submit a substantially complete ANDA, Watson is eligible for 180 days of shared generic market exclusivity.  For the most recent twelve months ending September 30, 2011, LoSEASONIQUE® had sales of approximately $28 million, according to IMS Health data.

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