Amneal Launches FDA-Approved Lanreotide Injection to Expand Complex Injectable Portfolio

21 September 2026 | Monday | News

The 120 mg prefilled syringe, referenced to SOMATULINE Depot, receives Competitive Generic Therapy designation and adds a new treatment option for acromegaly, GEP-NETs and carcinoid syndrome.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Amneal” or the “Company”) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its lanreotide injection, 120 mg/0.5 mL, in a sterile, single-dose prefilled syringe. The product references SOMATULINE® Depot and will launch immediately. The product received Competitive Generic Therapy (CGT) designation from the FDA.

“The approval and launch of lanreotide adds another material growth driver to our Affordable Medicines business,” said Srinivas Kone, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer – Affordable Medicines. “Lanreotide is a significant addition to our expanding complex injectables portfolio and reflects the strength of our integrated development and manufacturing capabilities. With dedicated, large-scale in-house manufacturing capacity, we are well positioned to reliably supply the market, broaden access to this important medicine and create meaningful long-term value for patients, providers, and shareholders.”

U.S. annual sales for SOMATULINE® Depot for the 12 months ended July 2026 were $983 million, per IQVIA®.

Lanreotide Injection is indicated for: the treatment of acromegaly, advanced gastro-enteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), and carcinoid syndrome. It helps control hormone levels in acromegaly, improves progression-free survival in eligible GEP-NET patients, and reduces the need for rescue therapy in patients with carcinoid syndrome.

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