-- Supplied VAZALORE to 30,000+ stores nationwide and e-commerce sites --
-- Launch in line with expectations and exceptionally positive feedback from consumers and healthcare professionals received --
-- Third quarter 2021 earnings and business update conference call scheduled for
VAZALORE launch highlights include:
- Successfully supplied three stock keeping units (“SKUs”) of VAZALORE into more than 30,000 retail drugstores, supermarkets, mass merchandisers nationwide, and e-commerce sites;
- Cardiovascular specialty field force is expanding reach and increasing awareness among healthcare professionals at leading heart/stroke hospitals and affiliated clinical practices;
- Launched a national media television campaign targeting providers and consumers;
- Received overwhelmingly positive feedback from consumers and healthcare professionals;
- Major retailers have begun to place VAZALORE in multiple locations within stores; and
- Aspirin remains an established foundational therapy in practice guidelines for prevention of another heart attack or clot-related stroke.
VAZALORE delivers aspirin differently from plain and enteric coated aspirin products. The special complex inside the capsule allows for targeted release of aspirin, limiting its direct contact with the stomach. VAZALORE delivers fast, reliable absorption for pain relief plus the lifesaving benefits of aspirin.
The Company’s launch strategy for VAZALORE targets the over 40 million patients at risk of having another heart attack or stroke, and diabetics who are at high risk for having such an event and thus may be candidates for aspirin therapy under the guidance of their physician.
“We are pleased with the initial launch of VAZALORE in major retailers across the country. Supplying the inventory for such extensive distribution, despite the challenging global market dynamics associated with the pandemic and supply chain disruptions, is a significant accomplishment,” stated
“As we continue to execute our launch plans and build brand awareness for VAZALORE, our most important objective is to bring a reliable and predictable aspirin therapy to the medical community and to patients at risk for another heart attack or clot-related stroke,” concluded Giordano.
Aspirin Guidelines
There has been some confusion in the media regarding the
Several years ago, the
Millions of people take aspirin daily as part of a physician-recommended aspirin therapy plan. In addition, many patients with a history of gastrointestinal (GI) issues reported discontinuing aspirin therapy against medical advice because of “stomach issues.”
VAZALORE delivers aspirin differently from plain and enteric coated aspirin products. The special complex inside the capsule allows for targeted release of aspirin, limiting its direct contact with the stomach. VAZALORE delivers fast, reliable absorption for pain relief plus the lifesaving benefits of aspirin.
Conference Call
PLx management will host its third quarter 2021 conference call as follows:
Date: | |
Time: | |
Toll free ( | (866) 394-2901 |
International: | (616) 548-5567 |
Webcast (live and replay): | www.plxpharma.com under the ‘Investor Relations’ section. |
The archived webcast will be available for 30 days via the aforementioned URL.
About VAZALORE
VAZALORE is an FDA-approved liquid-filled aspirin capsule, available in 81 mg and 325 mg doses. VAZALORE delivers aspirin differently from plain and enteric coated aspirin products. The special complex inside the capsule allows for targeted release of aspirin, limiting its direct contact with the stomach. VAZALORE delivers fast, reliable absorption for pain relief plus the lifesaving benefits of aspirin. To learn more about VAZALORE, please visit www.vazalore.com.
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