Interpharm Launches Generic Equivalent of Bactrim(R) Antibiotic
September 21 2005 - 8:15AM
Business Wire
Interpharm Holdings Inc. (AMEX: IPA) today announced the launch of
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim ("SMT") single and double
strength tablets, which are sold under the name Bactrim(R). SMT is
a widely used antibiotic used to treat infections such as urinary
tract infections, bronchitis, ear infections (otitis), traveler's
diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. The Company has
already entered into a number of strategic deals for the sale of
SMT and has already begun shipments. To support this and other
future product launches, the Company has made several key strategic
personnel additions to its executive management team over the past
few months. One of those appointments was Jeffrey Weiss, who was
appointed Executive Vice President to head the Sales and Marketing
Division of the Company and to help lead the transformation of
Interpharm into a full-service generic company by establishing an
organic commercial front-end. Mr. Weiss brings with him over 17
years of industry experience, most recently serving as Chief
Executive Officer of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA and Vice
President of Sales for Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. The Company
believes that Mr. Weiss' extensive knowledge and experience working
within the intricacies of the United States generic marketplace can
further enable the Company to achieve its targeted objectives
pursuant to its expansion plan. Commenting on the SMT launch, Mr.
Weiss stated, "The launch of SMT signifies the beginning of the
transformation of Interpharm into a full-line generic provider. The
launch is the first of a number of planned product introductions
geared to create a product portfolio that creates value for our
trading partners. Interpharm now has the ability to service our
partners on a direct basis, as well as through key strategic
partnerships which can allow the Company to maximize its profit
opportunities." About Interpharm Holdings Inc. Interpharm currently
develops, manufactures and distributes generic prescription
strength and over-the-counter drugs. Interpharm will continue to
focus on growing organically through internal product development
and leveraging its strength in efficient and cost effective
manufacturing. In addition, Interpharm will also continue to seek
consummation of mutually beneficial strategic alliances and
collaborations. Headquartered on Long Island, New York, Interpharm
presently employs over 400 people. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements made in this news release, may contain forward-looking
statements concerning Interpharm's business and products involving
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
The actual results may differ materially depending on a number of
risk factors including, but not limited to, the following: general
economic and business conditions, development, shipment, market
acceptance, and additional competition from existing and new
competitors, changes in technology, and various other factors
beyond Interpharm's control. Other risks inherent in Interpharm's
business are set forth in its filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including, but not limited to, the
Atec Group, Inc. proxy statement filed with the SEC on May 2, 2003,
its Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on September 28, 2004, its form
10-Q, filed with the SEC on May 16, 2005 and its Form 8-K, filed
with the SEC on July 18, 2005. All information in this release is
as of September 15, 2005. Interpharm undertakes no duty to update
any forward-looking statements to conform the release to actual
results or changes in its circumstances or expectations after the
date of this release.
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