Mayne Pharma is to launch doxycycline in the US

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by Rachael Jones

Pharmaceutical company Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) is to launch doxycycline in the US.

The pills are a generic alternative to Monodox – an antibacterial for the treatment of a number of infections including severe acne.

The capsules can also be used to treat other skin conditions such as psoriasis.

Mayne Pharma directly markets more than 55 products and has a growing pipeline of around 30 drug products in the US markets.

According to reports – the annual US sales of doxycycline capsules were approximately $US30 million for the 12 months ending 31 January 2018.

Shares in Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) are down 1.96 per cent to $0.75
 

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