DOYLESTOWN, Pa., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Avidas Pharmaceuticals and LaRon Pharma Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement for LaRon to co-promote Avidas' key prescription-only convenience kits, Avidoxy(TM) DK defence kit and Scalacort(TM) DK defence kit. Under the terms of the agreement, LaRon will provide sales support focused on primary care and internal medicine physicians in the United States, while Avidas will continue its sales force specialty focus in dermatology. Avidas will also maintain full marketing rights for each of the products. Specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We are very excited to strengthen our position in the severe acne and scalp dermatitis markets with this LaRon collaboration," said Margie Gardner, CEO of Avidas. "The addition of LaRon's sales force efforts, together with the efforts of our own sales team, will significantly expand our footprint into primary care while allowing us to maintain our focus on the specialty market of dermatology."
The Avidoxy DK defence kit includes Avidoxy (Doxycycline Tablets), a broad spectrum oral antibiotic, in an easy-to-swallow film-coated caplet indicated as adjunctive therapy for severe acne, along with complimentary defence(TM) acne wash, a specially formulated oil- and alcohol-free acne wash with 2% salicylic acid that provides gentle, yet effective, cleansing and exfoliation of skin. Avidoxy DK defence kit also includes complimentary defence(TM) solare SPF 30+, a lightweight, oil-free, non-comedogenic sunscreen rich in anti-oxidants and moisturizers offering the broad spectrum sun protection that is so important for patients with acne.
Scalacort DK defence kit includes Scalacort (hydrocortisone lotion USP) 2%, a fast-drying, non-greasy corticosteroid in a clear, fragrance-free base. Scalacort relieves itching and inflammation of the scalp in areas where greasy ointm
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