Date:21/02/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/02/21/stories/2008022156012000.htm

Business - Briefly

Orchid gets USFDA nod for Cefuroxime Axetil

CHENNAI: Pharma major Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals announced on Wednesday that it has received approval from the U.S. FDA for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Cefuroxime Axetil tablets. This is the 25th ANDA approval that the company has received since it started its U.S. generics journey in 2005, says a release. — Corporate Reporter