NORTHVALE, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / June 29, 2022 / Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Elite" or the "Company") (OTCQB:ELTP), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing niche generic products, today announced that it received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Sabril® (Vigabatrin USP) 500 mg powder for solution packet.

Vigabatrin is an antiepileptic drug indicated for refractory complex partial seizures and used as an adjunctive therapy in patients who have inadequately responded to several alternative treatments. Lannett Company, Inc. has an exclusive license to market and distribute the product in the U.S. and territories. Elite will exclusively manufacture and package the product for sale for an agreed-upon transfer price. The companies will share in product net profits.

About Lannett Company, Inc.

Lannett Company, founded in 1942, develops, manufactures, packages, markets and distributes generic pharmaceutical products for a wide range of medical indications. For more information, visit the company's website at www.lannett.com.

About Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops niche generic products. Elite specializes in developing and manufacturing oral, controlled-release drug products. Elite owns multiple generic products which have been licensed to Lannett Company, Prasco, LLC, Epic Pharma, LLC, and TAGI Pharma. Elite operates a cGMP and DEA registered facility for research, development, and manufacturing located in Northvale, NJ. For more information, visit www.elitepharma.com.

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Contact:
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dianne Will, Investor Relations
518-398-6222
Dianne@elitepharma.com

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