Prasco Laboratories announced that it is now shipping the authorized generic version of Zegerid (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate) capsules. Authorized generics are generic pharmaceuticals manufactured identically to the brand product and sold under a private label.

Under the terms of a distribution and supply agreement with Santarus, Prasco will sell and distribute the capsule form of omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate in 20 mg and 40 mg strengths in the US under the Prasco label.

"We are especially proud to establish this relationship with Santarus and to bring the authorized generic of Zegerid to consumers," said Prasco chief executive officer E Thomas Arington. "With an authorized generic that is manufactured identically to the brand, patients have the benefit of the brand-identical experience at generic savings," stated Arington.

Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate is AB-rated, therapeutically equivalent and substitutable for the brand Zegerid. Zegerid (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate) is an immediate-release oral proton pump inhibitor (PPI) providing continued acid control for patients with gastroesophagael reflux disease (GERD). These highlights do not include all the information needed to use Zegerid safely and effectively.

Zegerid is a registered trademark of Santarus, Inc.

Prasco is a privately-held company located in Cincinnati, Ohio that specializes in selling authorized generics and has partnered with major global pharmaceutical companies to provide patients, pharmacists and customers with generic options that deliver the identical brand experience.