NEXGEL Announces Partnership with STADA to Distribute and Commercialize Consumer Health OTC Products in North America
LANGHORNE, Pa., Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEXGEL, Inc. (“NEXGEL” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NXGL), a leading provider of medical and over-the-counter (OTC) products including ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogels for healthcare and consumer applications, today announced a partnership with STADA Arzneimittel AG (“STADA”), a European leader in consumer health, to distribute and commercialize consumer health OTC products in North America in 2024.
Adam Levy, CEO of NEXGEL, commented, “We are pleased to be partnering with STADA, a brand leader in the European markets. The product launch is expected to be in mid-2024 and will provide North American consumers with an established European product.”
About NEXGEL, Inc.
NEXGEL is a leading provider of healthcare, beauty, and Over the Counter (OTC) products including ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogels. Based in Langhorne, Pa., the Company has developed and manufactured electron-beam, cross-linked hydrogels for over two decades. NEXGEL brands include Silverseal, Hexagels, Turfguard, Kenkoderm, and Dermablock. Additionally, Nexgel has strategic contract manufacturing relationships with leading consumer healthcare companies.
About STADA Arzneimittel AG
STADA Arzneimittel AG is headquartered in Bad Vilbel, Germany. The company focuses on a three-pillar strategy consisting of consumer healthcare products, generics and specialty pharma. Worldwide, STADA Arzneimittel AG sells its products in approximately 120 countries. In financial year 2022, STADA achieved group sales of EUR 3,797.2 million and reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of EUR 884.7 million. As of 31 December 2022, STADA employed 13,183 people worldwide.
Forward-Looking Statement
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