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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Amneal Launches Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.01%