Pharmacia & Upjohn Rogaine Extra Strength marketing exclusivity award likely.
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH EXCLUSIVITY AWARD LIKELY in light of new clinical trials the company conducted for its over-the-counter switch NDA (20-834) for the 5% minoxidil solution for hair regrowth. Marketing exclusivity for the stronger concentration Rogaine solution would provide Pharmacia & Upjohn an advantage the company did not receive for the switch of the original 2% OTC Rogaine. The extra strength version of the antibaldness treatment will be on shelves around Dec. 16, P&U said Nov. 17. Print ads supporting the launch of Rogaine 5% will break in January.