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PITTSBURGH, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in favor of Mylan Specialty L.P., f/k/a Dey Pharma, L.P. and has reversed the District Court's decision invalidating five of Mylan's patents related to Perforomist®. The Court's reversal of the summary judgment decision reinstates Mylan Specialty's patents as valid and enforceable. Mylan previously announced a settlement agreement with Sunovion...

PITTSBURGH, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that it has appointed Deborah M. Autor as senior vice president, Strategic Global Quality and Regulatory Policy. Autor joins Mylan from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where she served for 11 years, most recently as deputy commissioner for Global Regulatory Operations and Policy. At Mylan, Autor will focus on further advancing Mylan's efforts to lead the industry in establishing one global...

Pledge Supports Campaign's Goal to Raise Additional $90 Million for Scholarships over Next Two Years PITTSBURGH, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that it has contributed $1 million to The Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship Fund, a scholarship program for Pittsburgh Public School students that advocates for improving the quality of education and increasing the preparedness and diversity of the region's workforce. The donation will help The Pittsburgh...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) for Rizatriptan Benzoate Orally Disintegrating Tablets, 5 mg (base) and 10 mg (base), and Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets, 5 mg (base) and 10 mg (base). These products are the generic versions of Merck's Maxalt MLT® Tablets and Maxalt®...

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that its partner Famy Care Ltd. has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg. This product is the generic version of Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products' Nordette® 28 Tablets, which are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use...

JOHANNESBURG and PITTSBURGH, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) announced today that its subsidiary in India, Mylan Laboratories Ltd., a leading manufacturer of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, has been selected, through its South African-based subsidiary Mylan (Proprietary) Limited (Mylan Limited), as one of the leading suppliers of ARV drugs to the South African National Department of Health for the tender period January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014. Mylan Limited...

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that it has filed an expedited motion in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to stay the Court's order related to Watson's abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for pioglitazone, pending appeal. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) joined Mylan in its motion. Mylan CEO Heather Bresch commented, "Mylan is disappointed in yesterday's ruling regarding pioglitazone and we...

PITTSBURGH and NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan (Nasdaq: MYL), one of the world's leading generics and specialty pharmaceutical companies, and World TeamTennis (WTT) today announced a three-year agreement whereby Mylan will serve as the title sponsor of WTT, which will be renamed Mylan World TeamTennis. Mylan CEO Heather Bresch commented, "Mylan chose to partner with WTT due to our organizations' shared commitment to helping people around the world overcome barriers to...

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 80/12.5 mg, 160/12.5 mg, 160/25 mg, 320/12.5 mg and 320/25 mg. This product is the generic version of Novartis' Diovan HCT(®) Tablets, which are indicated for the treatment of...

NEW YORK and PITTSBURGH, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to establish an exclusive long-term strategic collaboration to develop, manufacture, distribute and market generic drugs in Japan. The collaboration is designed to build upon each company's highly complementary strengths and quality assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Pfizer's responsibilities primarily...