Fougera Introduces The First Unit-Of-Use Delivery System For Mupirocin Ointment USP 2% (Rx)

MELVILLE, N.Y., Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer Fougera, a division of ALTANA Inc announced that it is first-to- market with FDA- approved Mupirocin Ointment USP 2% (Rx) in a unit-of-use package. This product is AB-rated to Bactroban(R) by GlaxoSmithKline and is now available in a 0.9 g unit-of-use foilpac(R), box of 72 as well as a 22 g tube (see product package insert for full prescribing information).

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David Klaum, Senior Vice President, Commercial Business Operations, stated, "Fougera is particularly proud to be the first to introduce Mupirocin in an easy-to-dispense, unit-of-use foilpac(R) delivery system ideal for use in a hospital setting. Every Fougera foilpac(R) is bar coded to promote cost containment and ensure billing accuracy. The individual unit-of-use packaging also helps reduce cross-contamination. Providing advanced dispensing systems, such as the Mupirocin foilpac(R), is a perfect example of Fougera's ability to support the health care industry and its patients with innovative, quality products."

As a specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer of topical steroids, antibiotics and antifungal products, as well as ophthalmics, Fougera has received more topical generic FDA approvals than any other company during the past six years. The ability to provide a continuing stream of new products benefits both health care providers and patients seeking multi-source alternatives and reduced costs.

For more information on Fougera's complete line of topicals, or any other quality Fougera product, please call Fougera Customer Service at (800) 645-9833. Or visit the company online at www.fougera.com.

Fougera is a leading manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of multi-source topical and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, in both prescription and over-the-counter dosage forms.

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