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Approval of iohexol injection 350 mg iodine/mL in 50 mL, 75 mL and 100 mL vials, and 300 mg iodine/mL in 50 mL vial, significantly expands Amneal’s injectable contrast portfolio
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Portfolio now positioned to address the majority of U.S. iohexol injection market demand across key presentations
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Demonstrates Amneal’s continued leadership in complex injectables and hospital products
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX) (“Amneal” or the “Company”), today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for additional strengths and vial presentations of iohexol injection, 350 mg iodine/mL in 50 mL, 75 mL and 100 mL vials, as well as 300 mg iodine/mL in 50 mL vial. Amneal plans to launch these products in the third quarter of 2026.
Iohexol is a radiographic contrast agent indicated for intrathecal, intra-arterial, intravenous, oral, rectal, intraarticular, and body cavity imaging procedures in adults and pediatric patients two weeks of age and older. The newly approved presentations complement Amneal’s previously approved and launched iohexol injection 300 mg iodine/mL in 100 mL vials.
With approvals now spanning multiple strengths and vial presentations, Amneal expects its iohexol portfolio to address the majority of U.S. market demand for iohexol injection while providing hospitals, imaging centers and healthcare providers with greater flexibility and supply optionality. These approvals represent the first generic versions referencing OMNIPAQUE
™
across the approved presentations.
“We are pleased to further expand our injectable contrast portfolio with the approval of additional strengths and vial presentations of iohexol injection,” said Arash Dabestani, Senior Vice President, Institutional. “Amneal now has a comprehensive iohexol portfolio designed to meet the evolving needs of hospitals and imaging centers. These approvals demonstrate our leadership in complex injectables and commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable medicines that support patient care.”
According to IQVIA
®
U.S. annual sales for iohexol injection for the 12 months ended May 2026 were approximately $706 million.
Important Safety Information
Boxed Warning: Serious adverse reactions, including risk of death, convulsions, seizures, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema, have been associated with Intrathecal administration of iohexol of a wrong iodine concentration.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions based on route of administration are:
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Intrathecal: Headache, nausea, back/neck pain, dizziness
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Intra-arterial / venous: Chest pain, arrhythmias, blurred vision, photomas, altered taste
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Oral: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort
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Body Cavity: Local pain, swelling, heat sensation
For full prescribing information, see package insert
here
.
*OMNIPAQUE
™
is a registered trademark of GE HealthCare or one of its subsidiaries.
About Amneal
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX), headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is a diversified, global biopharmaceutical leader focused on expanding access to affordable and innovative medicines. Amneal was founded in 2002 by brothers and co-CEOs Chirag and Chintu Patel, and built on the belief that innovation only matters if it’s accessible. Today, Amneal has a diverse and growing portfolio of approximately 300 complex generic, specialty and biosimilar medicines, delivering more than 160 million prescriptions annually, primarily in the United States. Our Affordable Medicines segment spans retail generics, injectables, and biosimilars. Our Specialty segment provides branded treatments in neurology, including Parkinson’s disease and migraine, and endocrinology. Our AvKARE segment distributes pharmaceuticals and medical products to U.S. federal, retail, and institutional customers. For additional information, please visit amneal.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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Certain statements contained herein, regarding matters that are not historical facts, may be forward-looking statements (as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding management’s intentions, plans, beliefs, expectations, financial results, or forecasts for the future, including among other things: discussions of future operations; expected or estimated operating results and financial performance; and statements regarding our positioning, including our ability to drive sustainable long-term growth, and other non-historical statements. Words such as “plans,” “expects,” “will,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” and similar words, or the negatives thereof, are intended to identify estimates and forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Forward-looking statements included herein speak only as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date hereof.
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Amneal Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval for Additional Iohexol Injection Strengths and Vial Presentations
Amneal receives FDA approval for additional iohexol injection strengths and vials, enhancing its injectable contrast portfolio.
Quiver AI Summary
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received FDA approval for new strengths and vial presentations of iohexol injection, including 350 mg iodine/mL in 50 mL, 75 mL, and 100 mL vials, and 300 mg iodine/mL in a 50 mL vial. This expansion significantly enhances Amneal’s injectable contrast portfolio, allowing the company to meet the majority of the U.S. market demand for iohexol, a radiographic contrast agent used in various imaging procedures. The new approvals add to Amneal's previously launched iohexol products and are expected to provide hospitals and imaging centers with increased flexibility in supply options. This move underscores Amneal’s leadership in complex injectables and its commitment to reliable medicine delivery to support patient care.
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FAQ
What new iohexol injection products has Amneal received FDA approval for?
Amneal received FDA approval for iohexol injection in 350 mg iodine/mL and 300 mg iodine/mL in various vial sizes.
When does Amneal plan to launch the new iohexol injection products?
The new iohexol injection products are expected to be launched in the third quarter of 2026.
What indications does iohexol injection have?
Iohexol injection is indicated for various imaging procedures in adults and pediatric patients two weeks and older.
How does this approval impact Amneal's market position?
This approval significantly expands Amneal's injectable contrast portfolio, allowing it to meet the majority of U.S. iohexol market demand.
What is the significance of the FDA approval for Amneal?
This approval demonstrates Amneal’s leadership in complex injectables and enhances its commitment to providing quality medicines.
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Full Release
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX) (“Amneal” or the “Company”), today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for additional strengths and vial presentations of iohexol injection, 350 mg iodine/mL in 50 mL, 75 mL and 100 mL vials, as well as 300 mg iodine/mL in 50 mL vial. Amneal plans to launch these products in the third quarter of 2026.
Iohexol is a radiographic contrast agent indicated for intrathecal, intra-arterial, intravenous, oral, rectal, intraarticular, and body cavity imaging procedures in adults and pediatric patients two weeks of age and older. The newly approved presentations complement Amneal’s previously approved and launched iohexol injection 300 mg iodine/mL in 100 mL vials.
With approvals now spanning multiple strengths and vial presentations, Amneal expects its iohexol portfolio to address the majority of U.S. market demand for iohexol injection while providing hospitals, imaging centers and healthcare providers with greater flexibility and supply optionality. These approvals represent the first generic versions referencing OMNIPAQUE ™ across the approved presentations.
“We are pleased to further expand our injectable contrast portfolio with the approval of additional strengths and vial presentations of iohexol injection,” said Arash Dabestani, Senior Vice President, Institutional. “Amneal now has a comprehensive iohexol portfolio designed to meet the evolving needs of hospitals and imaging centers. These approvals demonstrate our leadership in complex injectables and commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable medicines that support patient care.”
According to IQVIA ® U.S. annual sales for iohexol injection for the 12 months ended May 2026 were approximately $706 million.
Important Safety Information
Boxed Warning: Serious adverse reactions, including risk of death, convulsions, seizures, cerebral hemorrhage, coma, paralysis, arachnoiditis, acute renal failure, cardiac arrest, rhabdomyolysis, hyperthermia, and brain edema, have been associated with Intrathecal administration of iohexol of a wrong iodine concentration.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions based on route of administration are:
For full prescribing information, see package insert here .
*OMNIPAQUE ™ is a registered trademark of GE HealthCare or one of its subsidiaries.
About Amneal
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX), headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, is a diversified, global biopharmaceutical leader focused on expanding access to affordable and innovative medicines. Amneal was founded in 2002 by brothers and co-CEOs Chirag and Chintu Patel, and built on the belief that innovation only matters if it’s accessible. Today, Amneal has a diverse and growing portfolio of approximately 300 complex generic, specialty and biosimilar medicines, delivering more than 160 million prescriptions annually, primarily in the United States. Our Affordable Medicines segment spans retail generics, injectables, and biosimilars. Our Specialty segment provides branded treatments in neurology, including Parkinson’s disease and migraine, and endocrinology. Our AvKARE segment distributes pharmaceuticals and medical products to U.S. federal, retail, and institutional customers. For additional information, please visit amneal.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein, regarding matters that are not historical facts, may be forward-looking statements (as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding management’s intentions, plans, beliefs, expectations, financial results, or forecasts for the future, including among other things: discussions of future operations; expected or estimated operating results and financial performance; and statements regarding our positioning, including our ability to drive sustainable long-term growth, and other non-historical statements. Words such as “plans,” “expects,” “will,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” and similar words, or the negatives thereof, are intended to identify estimates and forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K. Forward-looking statements included herein speak only as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect the occurrence of events or circumstances after the date hereof.
Investor Contact
Anthony DiMeo
VP, Investor Relations
anthony.dimeo@amneal.com
Media Contact
Brandon Skop
Sr. Director, Corporate Communications
brandon.skop@amneal.com
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