Perrigo Announces The Store Brand Equivalent Of Voltaren® Arthritis Pain Is Available At U.S. Major Retailers Nationwide

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Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO) announced the launch of its store brand equivalent of Voltaren Arthritis Pain, now available nationwide in the U.S. This topical gel, containing diclofenac sodium 1%, is the first store brand ANDA approved by the FDA for OTC use. Previously, generic prescription sales of Voltaren exceeded $250 million annually. The launch highlights Perrigo's OTC self-care platform, aimed at providing high-quality alternatives in self-care categories.

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• First FDA-approved store brand equivalent of OTC Voltaren Arthritis Pain.
• Market launch potentially captures a share of the $250 million annual sales previously associated with Voltaren.
• Strengthens Perrigo's position as a leading provider of self-care products in the U.S. with a 65% market share.

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• None.

DUBLIN, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO; TASE) today announced that it has launched the store brand equivalent of over-the-counter ("OTC") Voltaren^® Arthritis Pain (diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%) to its retail partners and the product is now available in the U.S. nationwide. Perrigo's abbreviated new drug application ("ANDA") for OTC diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% is the first store brand ANDA to receive approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

This product is packaged and marketed under retailers 'own-brand' labels across all channels and formats, providing consumers with access to the only store brand diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% for arthritis pain without a prescription. Generic prescription annual sales of Voltaren^® Arthritis Pain before it switched to OTC were approximately $250 million.

Perrigo Executive Vice President and President Consumer Self-Care Americas Rich Sorota commented, "This first-to-market store brand launch is a testament to the power, speed and versatility of our OTC self-care platform and our R&D capabilities. Key new products such as this one, are a result of our expertise, flexibility & relentless drive to provide our retail partners and consumers with high quality, value alternatives in important self-care categories. Successfully bringing Rx-to-OTC switches to market enhances our retail partners 'own-brand' offerings and continues to differentiate Perrigo in the marketplace."

About Perrigo 
Perrigo Company plc (NYSE; TASE: PRGO) is a leading provider Quality, Affordable Self-Care Products and over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness solutions that enhance individual well-being by empowering consumers to proactively prevent or treat conditions that can be self-managed. Led by its consumer self-care strategy, Perrigo is the largest store brand OTC player in the U.S., possessing approximately 65% market share in the categories it competes through more than 9,000 SKU's under customer 'own brand' labels. Additionally, Perrigo is a Top 5 OTC company by revenue in Europe, where it markets more than 200 branded OTC products throughout 28 countries. The Company also commercializes and manufactures generic prescription products in the U.S. that are primarily focused on dermatology.

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FAQ

What product did Perrigo launch on September 8, 2020?

Perrigo launched its store brand equivalent of OTC Voltaren Arthritis Pain (diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1%) on September 8, 2020.

What does the launch of Voltaren Arthritis Pain mean for Perrigo?

The launch signifies Perrigo's ability to offer FDA-approved store brand products and potentially increases their market share in the OTC segment.

How much were the annual sales of Voltaren Arthritis Pain before its OTC switch?

Generic prescription annual sales of Voltaren Arthritis Pain were approximately $250 million before it transitioned to OTC.

What is the significance of the FDA approval for Perrigo's Voltaren equivalent?

It marks the first store brand ANDA approval for OTC diclofenac sodium topical gel, enhancing Perrigo's competitive advantage.

What is Perrigo's market share in the U.S. store brand OTC products?

Perrigo holds approximately 65% market share in the categories it competes in within the U.S. store brand OTC products.