Cipla jumps nearly 5% after USFDA nod for generic Ventolin inhaler
Published on 23/04/2026 10:41 AM
Cipla jumps nearly 5% after USFDA nod for generic Ventolin inhalerCipla shares rose after USFDA approved its first AB rated generic Ventolin HFA inhaler, to launch in US by first half FY27, targeting a $1.5 billion market.By Gareema Bangad April 23, 2026, 10:41:19 AM IST (Published)2 Min ReadShares of Cipla Ltd jumped nearly 5% on Thursday, April 23, after the company received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its generic version of Ventolin HFA, a widely used respiratory drug.
Cipla said its wholly owned subsidiary, Cipla USA Inc., has secured approval for Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol (90 mcg), the first AB-rated generic therapeutic equivalent of Ventolin HFA, marketed by GlaxoSmithKline.
The drug is used to treat and prevent bronchospasm in patients aged four years and older, including those with obstructive airway diseases, and to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm.
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In an exchange filing, the company said the product is expected to be launched in the United States in the first half of FY27. According to IQVIA data, the US market for albuterol inhalers is valued at around $1.5 billion.
Commenting on the development, Managing Director and Global CEO Achin Gupta said the approval "marks an important milestone for Cipla and reflects our strong scientific and regulatory capabilities in complex inhalation products."
He added that lung health remains a key focus area as Cipla looks to build a differentiated global portfolio.
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Marc Falkin, CEO of Cipla North America, said, "The product will be manufactured at our newly constructed, dedicated inhalation facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, reinforcing both supply resilience and our domestic manufacturing footprint."
The company also plans to ramp up volume through which it expects to "drive meaningful difference in the lives of patients," Falkin added.
Shares of the company jumped 4.75% to hit an intraday high of ₹1,295 before paring some gains. The stock was trading at ₹1,276 as of 10.33 am, still 3.21% above its previous closing price. It has declined 22.5% over the last six months.Continue ReadingTagsCiplashare market todayThe US Food and Drug Administration USFDA