CMP Pharma’s CaroSpir is now Available

CMP Pharma announced that CaroSpir® (Spironolactone Oral Suspension, 25 mg/5 mL), the first and only FDA-approved oral liquid dosage form of the potassium-sparing diuretic spironolactone, is now available. CaroSpir was approved by the FDA on August 4, 2017 and is now available through normal retail distribution.

CaroSpir oral suspension ensures that adult patients who have difficulty swallowing, or who cannot swallow tablets, receive a stable and consistent dose of spironolactone every time. Until now, patients who have required a liquid form of spironolactone have had to rely on unapproved pharmacy compounded formulations, which typically have limited shelf life, are not quality control tested for potency and sterility/bioburden, and are typically not reimbursed by insurance companies.

With FDA approved CaroSpir, the challenges around short-term shelf life and lack of quality control of compounded spironolactone liquids are addressed. CaroSpir is available in 118mL and 473 mL bottles, both of which have 24-month dating and are manufactured and tested at CMP Pharma’s FDA inspected GMP manufacturing facility in North Carolina. CaroSpir comes in banana flavor to improve compliance. It does not have a black box warning, nor does it have any special handling or storage requirements.

“CaroSpir is intended for a subset of the patient population that needs spironolactone, but has difficulty swallowing or inability to swallow. Until today there was no FDA-approved oral suspension of spironolactone to satisfy this unmet need. The availability of CaroSpir now gives healthcare providers and appropriate patients a convenient, safe and approved liquid option,” said Gerald Sakowski, CEO of CMP Pharma, Inc.

CaroSpir oral suspension is now available. For more information, contact CMP Pharma at 252-753-7111 or visit CaroSpir.com.

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