FDA approve Actavis generic Wellbutrin and Zyban drugs

Generic pharmaceuticals company Actavis has received US approval for the generic drug equivalents of Wellbutrin and Zyban.

Actavis has received two separate approvals from the US Food & Drug Administration to market Bupropion Hydrochloride extended-release tablets (SR).

Bupropion Hydrochloride extended-release tablets are the generic equivalent of Wellbutrin and are used in the treatment of major depressive disorders. Annual sales of brand and generic Wellbutrin were US$ 498 million for 2007, according to IMS Health data.

Bupropion Hydrochloride extended-release tablets can also be used as an aid to stop smoking – the generic equivalent of Zyban. Annual sales of brand and generic Zyban were US$ 12 million for 2007 according to IMS Health data.

“These approvals further enhance our strength in the area of modified release products and provide valuable options to our customers and patients,” said Terry Fullem, US Vice President of Marketing and Portfolio.

Distribution of Bupropion Hydrochloride extended-release tablets will commence immediately.

Actavis is a leading generic pharmaceuticals company which specialises in the development, manufacture and sale of generic pharmaceuticals. Based in Iceland, the company has operations in 40 countries and 11,000 employees.

Visit the Actavis website for more information on Bupropion Hydrochloride.

Chris Bolwig

Recent Posts

SDG\TBWA Wins Red Dot Award for “Canadian Seafood Treasures” in Brand & Communication Design

October 17, 2025,  Oslo, Norway - Canadian Seafood Treasures, the new international brand created by…

3 weeks ago

UK Students Shift from ‘Write My Essay’ Bots to Human-Edited Support, Reveal Trends at BuyEssay.co.uk

London, UK - 16.10.2026 — As artificial intelligence tools become embedded in university life, a…

4 weeks ago

Cyberseer Recognised as an Authorised Managed Detection & Response Service Partner Powered by Darktrace ActiveAI Security Platform™

London, UK - 16.10.2025 — Cyberseer, one of Darktrace’s earliest Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partners…

4 weeks ago

Herring Campaign in Europe for the Danish Pelagic Sector

Reykjavik, Iceland, 07.10.2025 - The Icelandic growth agency Ceedr, in collaboration with TBWA in Copenhagen,…

1 month ago

Santa Confirms Who’s on the Nice List – Free Personalised Videos for Children

London, UK – October 3, 2025 — Santa has spoken — and this year, he’s…

1 month ago

New Survival Guide for High-Net-Worth Individuals Confronts Wealth and Security Risks

Zürich, Switzerland – October 3, 2025 — In an era where visibility equals vulnerability, a…

1 month ago