Padagis Introduces Fresh Narcan Rival In US

Launches Second Naloxone Generic Alongside Adapalene Gel And Betamethasone Ointment

Padagis has added fresh competition on Narcan in the US, with its nasal naloxone spray introduced to the market as part of a trio of launches that also includes adapalene gel and betamethasone ointment.

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The Padagis launch represents the second US generic version of Narcan • Source: chuckchee

Padagis, the former Perrigo ‘Rx’ prescription pharmaceuticals business that was acquired by Altaris Capital Partners a year ago, has announced a trio of new launches that includes only the second US generic rival to Emergent BioSolutions’ Narcan (naloxone) 4mg nasal spray.

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