Launch of Two Generic Veterinary Medicines

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Animalcare Group PLC

10 June 2011

 



10 June 2011

Animalcare Group plc

Launch of Two New Generic Veterinary Medicines

Animalcare Group plc ("the Group" or "Animalcare"), a leading supplier of veterinary medicines, announces the addition of two new products to its range of licensed pharmaceuticals having received approval from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate and the Irish Medicines Board on 27^th April 2011.

The new products, Sedastart and Sedastop, complement Animalcare's existing range of analgesia and anaesthesia products to provide a more complete product suite and can be used alongside Buprecare, the Group's leading analgesic used on dogs and cats. The launch of Sedastart and Sedastop follows the successful launches of Cephacare, Buprecare and Benazecare in the UK and on mainland Europe. The net turnover for the target markets of Sedastart and Sedastop is approximately £1.0million in each segment. 

Sedastart is a sedative solution administered to dogs and cats by injection and is used prior to a general anaesthetic or minor procedures such as stitching, radiography and nail clipping to calm the animal. Sedastop, also a solution administered by injection, is given to the animal following a procedure or operation to reverse the sedative effects of Sedastart and revive the patient more quickly. Sedastart and Sedastop can be used as either stand alone products or together.

Stephen Wildridge, CEO of Animalcare Group plc, said: "We are very pleased to be able to add Sedastart and Sedastop to our range of analgesics and anaesthetics, an area of strength for our business.  Animalcare continues to actively look at new products to add to its range in order to offer its customers a greater range of effective therapies at competitive prices and we expect to launch at least two more new products before the end of 2011. "

For further information, please contact:

Animalcare Group plc
Stephen Wildridge (Chief Executive Officer)	01904 487 601
Brewin Dolphin (NOMAD)
Neil Baldwin	0845 213 4726
Walbrook PR Ltd	020 7933 8780
Helen Westaway	[e-mail]
Fiona Henson	[e-mail]

About Animalcare plc

Animalcare Group develops and sells goods and services to veterinary professionals principally for use in companion animals.  It operates directly in the UK and through distribution and development partners in key markets in Western Europe.

Its principal product lines are licensed veterinary medicines and companion animal identification products and services.

www.animalcaregroup.co.uk

 

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