PrSandoz® Edoxaban is approved for all indications of reference medicine PrLixiana® including preventing thromboembolic complications from atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism Available in 15 mg, 30 mg and 60 mg tablets, Edoxaban has a similar appearance to the reference medicine to facilitate patients’ transition This launch is expected to generate savings for governments, private insurers and patients
Boucherville, Quebec, May 6, 2025 – Sandoz Canada, a leader in generics and biosimilars, announces today the launch of PrSandoz® Edoxaban, a generic equivalent of PrLixianaTM. The product is approved for all the same indications as the reference medicine, namely the prevention of thromboembolic complications from atrial fibrillation (AF), venous thromboembolism (VTE) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
PrSandoz® Edoxaban is available in 15 mg, 30 mg and 60 mg tablets and has a similar appearance to the reference medicine to facilitate patients’ transition.
“We are proud to expand our generics portfolio with a launch that is expected to generate savings for governments, private insurers and patients. The launch of Edoxaban reflects our deep commitment to our Purpose of pioneering access for patients, as we provide more options for those suffering from heart conditions.” says Michel Robidoux, President and General Manager of Sandoz Canada
Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects over half a million Canadians, who are at a three to five-fold increased risk of stroke compared to the general population , with an estimated financial burden of over $3.6 billion a year . As many AF patients are prescribed long-term anti-coagulants the launch of this more affordable, quality generic version is expected to ease some of the financial burden on patients and on the Canadian healthcare system.
1The 2020 Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Heart Rhythm Society Comprehensive Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation Volume 36, Issue 12, p1847-1948, December 2020 2Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Cost section, Connected by the numbers | Heart and Stroke Foundation ® Lixiana is a registered trademark of Daiichi Sankyo Company Limited.
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