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Mylan Receives Health Canada Approval For Generic Cristor

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3/15/2012 5:31 PM ET

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC, the Canadian unit of Mylan Inc. (MYL: Quote) said Thursday that it received approval from Health Canada for Mylan-Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 40mg.

According to IMS Health, sales of Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets in Canada was about C$742 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2011.

Mylan-Rosuvastatin is the generic version of Astra Zeneca Plc's (AZN) Crestor Tablets. The drug is used for the management of primary hypercholesterolaemia, mixed dyslipidaemia, and familial hypercholesterolaemia.

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