Glenmark Launches Generic Sugammadex Injection in the US

30 July 2026 | Thursday | News


Day-one launch of the BRIDION® equivalent expands Glenmark's US injectables portfolio, targeting a US$1.6 billion hospital market with a cost-effective alternative for neuromuscular blockade reversal.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (Glenmark)  announced the launch1 of Sugammadex Injection, 200 mg/2 mL (100 mg/mL) and 500 mg/5 mL (100 mg/mL) Single-Dose Vials. Glenmark's Sugammadex Injection is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug, BRIDION®2 Injection, 100 mg/mL of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC [NDA 022225].

According to IQVIA® sales data for the 12-month period ending May 2026, the BRIDION® Injection, 100 mg/mL market3 achieved annual sales of approximately $1.6 billion*.

Commenting on the launch, Marc Kikuchi, President & Business Head, North America, said, "The launch of Sugammadex Injection represents a significant addition to Glenmark's growing U.S. injectables portfolio and strengthens our presence in the hospital and institutional segment. Achieving a Day 1 launch reflects the agility, preparedness and execution discipline behind our injectable strategy. It also underscores our ability to identify meaningful market opportunities, support greater supply reliability and expand access to high-quality and affordable medicines across the U.S healthcare system."

1Glenmark's Sugammadex Injection, 200 mg/2 mL (100 mg/mL) and 500 mg/5 mL (100 mg/mL) Single-Dose Vials is only approved for the indication(s) listed in Glenmark's approved label.

2All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

3Market includes brand and all available therapeutic equivalents. Note: IQVIA® data obtained by Glenmark is only available for all approved RLD indications. Glenmark's product is only approved for and will only be marketed for the indications listed in Glenmark's approved label, which may be different than the approved RLD indications.

*IQVIA® National Sales Perspectives: Retail & Non-Retail, May 2026

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