3M to manufacture a generic version of Proventil HFA

3M has announced that the company will be manufacturing an authorised generic version of Proventil HydroFluoroAlkane(HFA) in the United States.

The drug within the inhaler is albuterol sulfate, and the aim of manufacturing this generic version is to provide patients with the option of lower medication costs.

Par Pharmaceutical (Par), an operating company of Endo International will be distributing the inhalation aerosol, and the product will be manufactured by 3M Drug Delivery Systems (DDS).

Keith O’Connor, 3M DDS global business leader said: “3M DDS is proud to work with Par to offer patients a lower list price treatment option."

Silvia Perez, 3M DDS president and general manager stated: “We have a long history of putting patients first.

“As generics continue to change the landscape of the pharmaceutical industry, we are committed to using our broad expertise to help our partners navigate the complex process of bringing a generic inhalation product to pharmacies across the country.”