Akorn (AKRX) JV Announces FDA Approval For Sterile Vancomycin HCl USP

December 31, 2008 7:21 AM EST

Akorn-Strides, LLC announced that the FDA has granted approvals for two Abbreviated New Drug Applications for Sterile Vancomycin HCl USP, 500 mg/vial, 1 g/vial and Sterile Vancomycin HCl USP, 5 g/vial Pharmacy Bulk Package.

Akorn-Strides, LLC is a Joint Venture that was formed in 2004 by Akorn, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRX) and Strides Arcolab Limited.

Sterile Vancomycin HCl is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of potentially life-threatening infections which cannot be treated with other effective antimicrobial drugs, including the penicillins and cephalosporins.


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