In Brief: Medicis Pharmaceutical's Triaz
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Medicis Pharmaceutical's Triaz: Phoenix, AZ-based dermatology and skin care Rx and OTC company announces availability of prescription Triaz for treatment of acne. Triaz gel contains 6% or 10% benzoyl peroxide, 5% glycolic acid and 2% zinc acetate. Triaz cleanser contains 10% benzoyl peroxide. The average wholesale price for the 6% gel and 10% gel is $18.60 and $19.20, respectively, and AWP for the cleanser is $9.60. Medicis' 26-person sales force details exclusively to dermatologists. The company says its dedicated sales force is the fifth largest in dermatology. Medicis' other products include Esoterica medicated skin fade cream. Consolidated sales for the three months were up 24% to $4.6 mil., while net income rose to $645,979 from $25,501 a year ago, Medicis reported Oct. 31...