Determination That LUPRON DEPOT-PED (Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension), Injectable 3.75 Milligrams/Vial and 7.5 Milligrams/Vial; and LUPRON DEPOT-PED (Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension), Injectable 7.5 Milligrams/Vial and 7.5 Milligrams/Vial, Were Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that LUPRON DEPOT-PED (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension), Injectable 3.75 milligrams (mg)/vial and 7.5 mg/vial; and LUPRON DEPOT-PED (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension), Injectable 7.5 mg/vial and 7.5 mg/vial, were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This determination will allow FDA to approve abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for leuprolide acetate for depot suspension, injectable 3.75 mg/vial and 7.5 mg/vial; and injectable 7.5 mg/vial and 7.5 mg/vial, if all other legal and regulatory requirements are met. However, in considering whether to file an ANDA for leuprolide acetate for depot suspension, future applicants are advised that they may not be able to obtain LUPRON DEPOT-PED (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension), Injectable 3.75 mg/vial and 7.5 mg/vial; or LUPRON DEPOT-PED (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension), Injectable 7.5 mg/ vial and 7.5 mg/vial, for bioequivalence testing because the product has not been commercially available for a number of years. An ANDA applicant who is unable to obtain LUPRON DEPOT-PED (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension), Injectabl