APP Pharmaceuticals Announces Approval of Preservative-Free Methotrexate Injection, USP
Due to the nationwide shortage of preservative-free Methotrexate, APP worked collaboratively with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to expedite approval of this critically needed oncology drug. Once APP received notification of the approval, the Company immediately began the process of quickly scheduling production so that APP can ship to customers within the next four to six weeks.
“APP is acutely aware of the pressure that oncologists are under when a critically needed cancer treatment is unavailable,” said John Ducker, President and Chief Executive Officer of APP Pharmaceuticals. “By working collaboratively with the FDA, we have helped address several industry-wide shortages of critical generic sterile injectable chemotherapeutic agents. During the past year, a number of oncology drug suppliers have reduced output due to manufacturing issues causing significant disruption to availability. I am delighted that in many cases APP Pharmaceuticals has helped to minimize shortages by significantly increasing our production. This ability to respond rapidly is one of the key strengths of our U.S.-based manufacturing platform.”
About APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a fully-integrated pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets injectable pharmaceutical products with a primary focus on the oncology, anti-infective, anesthetic/analgesic and critical care markets. The company offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios used in hospitals, long-term care facilities, alternate care sites and clinics within North America and manufactures a comprehensive range of dosage formulations. Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi AG, acquired APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on September 10, 2008. For more information about APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., please visit the company’s Web site at www.APPpharma.com.
About Fresenius Kabi AG
Fresenius Kabi AG is the leader in infusion therapy and clinical nutrition in Europe and in its most important countries of Latin America and Asia Pacific. Fresenius Kabi’s core product range includes infusion solutions, blood volume substitutes, I.V. drugs and parenteral nutrition, as well as products for enteral nutrition. Furthermore, the company provides concepts for ambulatory health care and is focused on managing and providing home therapies. With the philosophy “caring for life” and a comprehensive product portfolio, the company aims at improving the quality of life of critically and chronically ill patients all over the world. In 2011, Fresenius Kabi achieved sales of EUR 3,964 million and an operating profit of EUR 803 million. For more information visit the company’s Web site at www.fresenius-kabi.com. Fresenius Kabi AG is a 100% subsidiary of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA.
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APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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