Regulatory press release

Metronidazol EQL Pharma approved

Metronidazol EQL Pharma is a prescription drug used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria that live without oxygen (anaerobic bacteria). Metronidazol EQL Pharma is also used to treat infections caused by certain unicellular organisms (protozoa).

Metronidazol EQL Pharma contains metronidazole, a substance that has been registered in Sweden since 1980. Metronidazol EQL Pharma becomes the first and only generic available in Sweden in the strengths 200mg and 400mg. The market for metronidazole in these strengths is limited to approx. SEK 5.7 million in total annual sales in Sweden.

The product is expected to be launched during the fourth quarter, 2019.