Perrigo Company plc (NYSE:PRGO), a leading provider of Quality, Affordable Self-Care Products, today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the over-the-counter use of Nasonex® 24HR Allergy (mometasone furoate monohydrate 50mcg). This approval marks the first branded Rx-to-OTC switch for the Company and paves the way for Nasonex® to enter the OTC marketplace. Perrigo expects to begin offering Nasonex® 24HR Allergy later this year.
Perrigo Executive Vice President & President, Consumer Self-Care Americas, Jim Dillard commented, “This first Rx-to-OTC switch for Nasonex® represents our continued focus on providing quality, affordable self-care products that consumers know and trust. It also epitomizes the strength of our internal innovation, R&D and regulatory capabilities. Successfully bringing Rx-to-OTC switches to market expands offerings available to consumers, enhances offerings for our retail partners and continues to differentiate Perrigo in the marketplace.”
*NASONEX® is a registered trademark of Organon LLC and is used by Perrigo Company plc and its affiliates under license.