Acnex approved in Europe

Acnex has received registration approval in Europe via the decentralized procedure. Acnex is a novel product (clindamycin/tretinoin) for the treatment of moderate to severe acne. National registration processes, including price and reimbursement, will now follow in each country. The product will be launched during 2013.

"We continue to strengthen Meda’s product portfolio within the dermatology area", said Anders Lönner, CEO of Meda AB.

Acnex

Acnex is a new patented combination product that effectively treats both inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions. Clinical studies have shown that Acnex has faster and better effect than current monotherapies.

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