PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (formerly NeoPharm, Inc.) (Other OTC: NEOL.PK) today announced that it has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its cancer pain product candidate, Fentanyl SL Spray.
“This is a tremendous achievement for the Company, and evidences our continued dedication to the development of improved products in the supportive care and oncology space,” said Insys CEO Michael Babich. “We are excited for the prospects of Fentanyl SL Spray’s unique delivery system and look forward to building a sales force to launch this product candidate, if approved.”
About Insys Therapeutics, Inc.
Insys Therapeutics, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona, is developing and seeking to commercialize innovative pharmaceutical products that target the unmet needs of cancer patients, with an initial focus on cancer-supportive care. Insys utilizes proprietary technologies to develop product candidates that address the clinical shortcomings of existing commercial products. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Insys Therapeutics web site at www.insysrx.com.
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