Dr. Reddy's to launch generic Prevacid

HYDERABAD, India Dr. Reddy's disclosed on Tuesday it will market a generic peptic ulcer treatment.

Dr. Reddy's lansoprazole delayed-release capsules will be available in 15-mg and 30-mg strengths, the drug maker said. The capsules are the generic version of Takeda's Prevacid delayed-release capsules.

The FDA approved Dr. Reddy’s abbreviated new drug application for the drug on Oct. 15.