PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Teva Pharmaceutical recently launched a generic version of Exjade (deferasirox) tablets for oral suspension, 125 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg, in the U.S.

Deferasirox tablets for oral suspension are an iron chelator indicated for the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions in patients two years of age and older.

“We’re proud to offer an affordable generic treatment option with the launch of deferasirox tablets for oral suspension in the U.S.,” said Brendan O’Grady, executive vice president and head of North America Commercial. “We continue striving to enable access to medicines for people living with chronic, complex conditions.”

With nearly 500 generic medicines available, Teva has the largest portfolio of FDA-approved generic products on the market and holds the leading position in first-to-file opportunities, with over 100 pending first-to-files in the U.S. Currently, one in eight generic prescriptions dispensed in the U.S. is filled with a Teva generic product.