Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. company develops and manufactures drugs for pain management and women's health. Its commercial offerings include pain treatments Darvocet, Roxicodone, and Oramorph SR, as well as Duet prenatal vitamins. Zipsor, a treatment for mild to moderate inflammatory pain such as arthritic pain, and Lysteda, a treatment for menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding), were both approved by the FDA in 2009. Xanodyne has several other drugs in development, including one for mild to moderate pain in late-stage clinical trials. The company funds its development efforts through sales of its commercial products, which are marketed through an internal sales force.

Contact Details

Office Address

Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
One Riverfront Place
Newport, KY, USA 41071
Phone: (859) 371-6383
Fax: (859) 371-6391

Executives

Chairman

Rolf A. Classon

President, CEO, and Director

Michael J. (Mike) Valentino

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