Authorized Generic of Epiduo® Forte Gel

TEL AVIV & PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced the launch of an authorized generic of Epiduo®¹ Forte Gel (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel 0.3%/2.5%), in the United States.

Adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel 0.3%/2.5% is a topical prescription medicine used to treat acne vulgaris.

“The launch of our first-to-market authorized generic version of Epiduo® Forte Gel in the U.S. provides patients with another important treatment option,” said Christine Baeder, SVP, Chief Operating Officer US Generics, Teva USA. “Continuing to advance and launch much-needed generic drugs is critical to ensuring access to quality medicines to everyone who needs them."

With nearly 550 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 approximately 100 pending first-to-files in the U.S. Currently, 1 in 11 generic prescriptions dispensed in the U.S. is filled with a Teva generic product.

Epiduo® Forte Gel had annual sales of $253 million in the U.S., according to IQVIA data, as of September 2021.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide gel is for use on the skin only (topical). Do not use Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide gel in or on your mouth, eyes, or vagina.

Before using Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide gel, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• Have other skin problems, including cuts or sunburn
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide gel can harm your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide gel passes into your breast milk and if it can harm your baby. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you use Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide gel.