FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION ISSUES NOTICE: DETERMINATION THAT MICARDIS (TELMISARTAN), TABLETS, 20 MILLIGRAMS AND 80 MILLIGRAMS, WERE NOT WITHDRAWN FROM SALE FOR REASONS OF SAFETY OR EFFECTIVENESS

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Food and Drug Administration has issued a notice called: Determination That MICARDIS (Telmisartan), Tablets, 20 Milligrams and 80 Milligrams, Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 7 by Grace R. Graham, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs.

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) has determined that MICARDIS (telmisartan), tablets, 20 milligrams (mg) and 80 mg, were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination means that FDA will not begin procedures to withdraw approval of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) that refer to these drug ...