Flonase Switch Approved, Branded Nasal Allergy Spray Market Will Grow In 2015

Glaxo says Flonase Allergy Relief (fluticasone propionate 50 mcg spray) is the “first OTC nasal spray indicated for relief of all nasal and eye-related allergy symptoms.” The firm has not learned from FDA whether Flonase Allergy Relief will launch with market exclusivity.

The OTC nasal allergy spray market will have another brand competitor in 2015 with FDA’s Rx-to-OTC switch approval of GlaxoSmithKline PLC’s Flonase.

Glaxo on July 24 said FDA approved Flonase Allergy Relief (fluticasone propionate 50 mcg spray) indicated for temporary relief of the symptoms of hay fever or upper respiratory allergies. The U.K

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