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Introduction
2008

  • Strativa Pharmaceuticals in-licenses ONCONASE® from Alfacell Corporation and oral thin film formulation of ondansetron from MonoSol Rx®
2007

  • Par introduces five new generic products and, with its partner companies, files 10 ANDAs including seven potential first-to-files.
  • Par receives approval for and launches propranolol extended release capsules, a generic version of Inderal LA®. Par’s was the first generic version of this modified release product to be approved and reach the marketplace.
  • Par in-licenses three proprietary products in development, Zensana™ (odansetron HCL) Oral Spray, Loramyc™ (miconazole Lauriad®) and pafuramidine maleate, each aimed at building the company's portfolio of supportive care therapies for cancer and AIDS.

2006

  • Par introduces nine new generic products and, with its partner companies, files six ANDAs including five potential first-to-files.
  • Par begins shipment of generic Toprol-XL® (metoprolol succinate extended release 25 mg tablets).
  • Patrick G. LePore named president and chief executive officer of Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.™.
  • Par begins shipment of generic Flonase® (fluticasone) Nasal Spray.

2005

  • Par introduces 15 new generic products and, with its partner companies, files 17 ANDAs including one potential first-to-file.
  • Par launches first specialty brand, Megace® ES (megestrol acetate).
  • Par receives approval and 180-day marketing exclusivity for generic Ultracet®.

2004

  • Par introduces 17 new generic products and, with its partner companies, files 24 new ANDAs, one first-to-file, and two NDAs.

2003

  • Par begins shipment of generic Paxil® (paroxetine HCL immediate release tablets)

2002

  • Par wins prestigious DIANA Award from Healthcare Distribution Management Association

2001

  • Par begins shipment of generic Megace® and generic Prozac® 40 mg capsules.

1987

  • PRX listed on New York Stock Exchange

1978

  • Par Pharmaceutical founded