Mylan Inc. Receives FDA Approval for Generic Version of Thyroid Deficiency Treatment Cytomel(R) Begins Shipment of Products

Liothyronine Sodium Tablets are the generic version of King Pharmaceuticals’ thyroid deficiency treatment Cytomel(R), which had total U.S. sales of approximately $54 million for the 12 months ending March 31 for the same strengths, according to IMS Health. Mylan has begun to ship this product.

Mylan Inc., which provides products to customers in more than 140 countries and territories, ranks among the leading diversified generics and specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world. The company maintains one of the industry’s broadest - and highest quality - product portfolios, supported by a robust product pipeline; owns a controlling interest in the world’s third largest active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer; and operates a specialty business focused on respiratory and allergy therapies. For more information, please visit www.mylan.com.

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