Press Releases April 8, 2026 08:00 PM

Amneal Launches Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.01%

Amneal launches generic version of LUMIGAN® 0.01% for glaucoma treatment, expanding its Affordable Medicines portfolio.

By Marcus Reed AMRX
Amneal Launches Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.01%
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Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched its generic version of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01%, a treatment for elevated intraocular pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension patients. The product is the generic equivalent of Allergan's LUMIGAN® 0.01%, which had annual U.S. sales of approximately $719 million for the year ended February 2026. The launch underscores Amneal's commitment to providing affordable medicines and is expected to be a significant growth driver for the company’s Affordable Medicines segment.

Key Points

  • Amneal launched bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01%, a generic equivalent to Allergan's LUMIGAN®, addressing glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
  • The U.S. market for this medication segment is sizable, with LUMIGAN® having $719 million in annual sales, indicating strong revenue potential for Amneal.
  • The launch strengthens Amneal's Affordable Medicines portfolio and aligns with rising glaucoma prevalence due to aging populations, impacting healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Amneal” or the “Company”) today announced the launch of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01% (2.5 mL, 5 mL and 7.5 mL). The product is the generic equivalent of LUMIGAN® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.01%, whose design is a trademark of Allergan, Inc., an AbbVie company.

Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01% is a prostaglandin analog indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

“We are pleased to bring another key ophthalmic therapy to our Affordable Medicines portfolio,” said Dr. Srinivas Kone, Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer – Affordable Medicines. “As glaucoma prevalence continues to rise, particularly among the aging population, expanding access to effective treatments like bimatoprost is critical. This launch builds on our strong cadence of complex product introductions and represents an important growth driver for our Affordable Medicines segment.”

The most common adverse reaction associated with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01% is conjunctival hyperemia. For prescribing information, see package insert here.

According to IQVIA® U.S. annual sales for bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.01% for the 12 months ended February 2026 were approximately $719 million.

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. Founded in 2002 by brothers and co-CEOs Chirag and Chintu Patel, Amneal was 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 over 160 million prescriptions each year, 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 more, please visit www.amneal.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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Risks

  • Market competition from other generic manufacturers could impact pricing and market share in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals.
  • Regulatory risks including maintaining product approvals and managing adverse reactions like conjunctival hyperemia may affect product success.
  • Dependence on the U.S. healthcare reimbursement environment for generic medicines could introduce uncertainty in revenue forecasts.

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