Teva Pharmaceutical (NYSE:TEVA) said today that it launched the AirDuo RespiClick inhalation therapy and its authorized generic in the U.S. for asthma patients who are uncontrolled on an inhaled corticosteroid.
AirDuo RespiClick and the generic are fixed-dose combination therapies contained fluticasone propionate and salmeterol – the same active ingredients as Advair. The therapies are delivered using Teva’s breath-activated RespiClick inhaler.
The Jerusalem-based company said it is launching both products simultaneously in an effort to bring more affordable asthma therapies to the U.S., adding that it expects the generic’s sales will be the bulk of the sales for both products.
“With the launch of AirDuo RespiClick and its authorized generic, our intent is to meet the needs of patients, providers, and payers in the U.S. seeking greater access to lower-cost asthma inhaler technology, while also allowing Teva to compete in the highly competitive asthma combination controller market,” president & CEO of global specialty medicines Dr. Rob Koremans said in prepared remarks. “This important launch marks not only the first available generic ICS/LABA product in the U.S., but also the continued expansion of our RespiClick family of products, which now includes breath-activated inhaler options for both maintenance treatment and rescue medication.”
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