BAUDETTE, Minn., May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ANI
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("ANI") (Nasdaq: ANIP) today announced the commercial launch of authorized generic
Rowasa® (mesalamine) rectal suspension enema 4g/60ml in a 7x60ml carton. According to IMS Health, sales
for generic mesalamine rectal suspension enema 4g/60ml were $20.5 million, on a trailing twelve
month basis.
Arthur S. Przybyl, ANI's President and CEO stated, "With this launch we are introducing our
sixth authorized generic product to our growing commercial portfolio. We continue to explore opportunities to expand our
authorized generic partnerships."
About Rowasa®
Rowasa® (mesalamine) rectal suspension enema 4g/60ml is indicated for the treatment of active mild to moderate
distal ulcerative colitis, proctosigmoiditis or proctitis.
About ANI
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company" or "ANI") is an integrated specialty pharmaceutical company developing,
manufacturing, and marketing branded and generic prescription pharmaceuticals. The Company's targeted areas of product
development currently include narcotics, oncolytics (anti-cancers), hormones and steroids, and complex formulations involving
extended release and combination products. For more information, please visit our website www.anipharmaceuticals.com.
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statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not
limited to, statements about price increases, the Company's future operations, products financial position, operating
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with respect to importing raw materials; increased competition; acquisitions; contract manufacturing arrangements; delays or
failure in obtaining product approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; general business and economic conditions;
market trends; products development; regulatory and other approvals and marketing.
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reports on Form 10-Q, as well as its proxy statement. All forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the
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no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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Investor Relations
IR@anipharmaceuticals.com
Rowasa is a registered trademark of Alaven Pharmaceuticals LLC.
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