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Zydus gets FDA nod for generic Ascorbic acid

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22 August 2026

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United States

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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Zydus Lifesciences received US FDA approval for its generic ascorbic acid injection with 180 days of market exclusivity, targeting treatment of scurvy in patients over 5 months old. The product competes with McGuff Pharmaceuticals’ Ascor, which has $11.6 million in annual US sales, and will be manufactured in Gujarat, India.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You have a six-month window to establish your generic ascorbic acid in the US market before competitors enter. Prioritise partnerships with US distributors and healthcare providers to capture sales from McGuff Pharmaceuticals' customers.

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