Elite Pharmaceuticals Announces Commercial Launch of Methadone Hydrochloride Tablets

Northvale, New Jersey--(Newsfile Corp. - April 2, 2026) - Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: ELTP) ("Elite" or the "Company"), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing niche generic products, today announced that the company has launched Elite's generic version of methadone hydrochloride 5 mg and 10 mg tablets. Methadone tablets are indicated for the management of severe and persistent pain that requires an opioid analgesic that cannot be adequately treated with alternative options including immediate-release opioids. Methadone can also be used for detoxification treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs) and for maintenance treatment of opioid addiction (heroin or other morphine-like drugs) in conjunction with appropriate social and medical services.

Based on IQVIA data, the brand and generic products' annual retail sales for 2025 were approximately $22 million.

About Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and distributes niche generic products. Elite specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing oral, controlled-release drug products. Elite owns multiple generic products, which it distributes nationwide under the Elite Laboratories, Inc. label. Elite also has products licensed to TAGI Pharma. Elite operates a cGMP and DEA-registered research, development, and manufacturing facility in Northvale, NJ. For more information, visit www.elitepharma.com.

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