Perrigo Reaches Year Anniversary For First OTC Brand Switch With Sixth Packaging Approval
Executive Summary
Latest FDA approval for mometasone furoate, 50-mcg metered spray, is for three 144-spray containers. Nasonex 24HR Allergy is Perrigo’s first OTC switch of national brand and first mometasone furoate offered nonprescription in US.
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