Pfizer Inc., U.S. Agent for King Pharmaceuticals LLC, et al.; Withdrawal of Approval of 20 Abbreviated New Drug Applications
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is withdrawing approval of 20 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) from multiple applicants. The applicants notified the Ag...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is withdrawing approval of 20 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) from multiple applicants. The applicants notified the Agency in writing that the drug products were no longer marketed and requested that the approval of the applications be withdrawn.
DATES:
Approval is withdrawn as of January 12, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Martha Nguyen, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 75, Rm. 1676, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-3471,
Martha.Nguyen@fda.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The applicants listed in table 1 have informed FDA that these drug products are no longer marketed and have requested that FDA withdraw approval of the applications under the process in § 314.150(c) (21 CFR 314.150(c)). The applicants have also, by their requests, waived their opportunity for a hearing. Withdrawal of approval of an application or abbreviated application under § 314.150(c) is without prejudice to refiling.
Table 1—ANDAs for Which Approval Is Withdrawn
Application No.
Drug
Applicant
ANDA 040320
TAPAZOLE (methimazole) tablets, 5 milligrams (mg) and 10 mg
Pfizer Inc., U.S. Agent for King Pharmaceuticals LLC, 66 Hudson Blvd. East, New York, NY 10001.
ANDA 060582
NEOSPORIN (gramicidin; neomycin sulfate; polymyxin B sulfate) solution/drops, 0.025 mg/milliliter (mL); Equivalent to (EQ) 1.75 mg base/mL; 10,000 units/mL
Pfizer Inc., U.S. Agent for Monarch Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., 66 Hudson Blvd. East, New York, NY 10001.
Watson Laboratories, Inc. (an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.), 400 Interpace Parkway, Building A, Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC, 50 Horseblock Rd., Brookhaven, NY 11719.
Therefore, approval of the applications listed in table 1, and all amendments and supplements thereto, are hereby withdrawn as of January 12, 2026. Approval of each entire application is withdrawn, including any strengths and dosage forms inadvertently missing from table 1. Introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of products listed in table 1 without an approved new drug application or ANDA violates sections 505(a) and 301(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(a) and 331(d)). Drug products that are listed in table 1 that are in inventory on January 12, 2026 may continue to be dispensed until the inventories have been depleted or the drug products have reached their expiration dates or otherwise become violative, whichever occurs first.
Lowell M. Zeta,
Acting Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.
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90 FR 57764
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