Akorn Receives FDA Approval for Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP, 50 mcg per spray (OTC)

Akorn, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRX), a leading specialty generic pharmaceutical company, today announced that it received a new Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP, 50 mcg per spray (OTC).

Douglas Boothe, Akorn’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are excited to add to our Fluticasone franchise and look forward to expanding into the over-the-counter (OTC) market. Among other private label possibilities, we have a supply agreement in place for Fluticare® through Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB Venture Market: INNV).”

Fluticasone propionate nasal spray USP, 50 mcg per spray is indicated for the temporary relief of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies in adult and pediatric patients 4 years of age and older.

Fluticare® is a registered trademark of Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

About AkornAkorn, Inc. is a specialty generic pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of multisource and branded pharmaceuticals. Akorn has manufacturing facilities located in Decatur, Illinois; Somerset, New Jersey; Amityville, New York; Hettlingen, Switzerland and Paonta Sahib, India that manufacture ophthalmic, injectable and specialty sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals. Additional information is available on Akorn’s website at www.akorn.com.

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