Fresenius Kabi Announces Launch of Oxaliplatin Injection, USP Latest APP Oncology Product Now Available

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., August 9, 2012 — Fresenius Kabi today announced that is has launched Oxaliplatin Injection, USP.

Oxaliplatin Injection, USP, is a platinum-based drug used in combination with infusional 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin, and indicated for adjuvant therapy of stage III colon cancer in patients who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor as well as for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.

"We are fully committed to our customers and the patients who rely on Oxaliplatin Injection as a therapy, and we are dedicated to the long-term manufacturing, sales and distribution of this product," said John Ducker, president and chief executive officer of Fresenius Kabi USA. "Today's launch further signifies the expansion of the APP oncology portfolio and our ongoing emphasis to meet customer and patient needs."

According to IMS, in 2011 the total U.S. market for Oxaliplatin Injection was $1.5 billion.

APP will offer the product in single and ten pack configurations including 100mg/20ml and 50mg/10ml strength options.

About Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi is focused on the care of critically and chronically ill patients inside and outside the hospital. Its portfolio of products comprises a wide range of IV drugs, infusion therapies, clinical nutrition products as well as the related medical devices and blood transfusion technologies. With a corporate philosophy of “caring for life,” the company’s goal is to improve the patient’s quality of life. Fresenius Kabi AG is a 100 percent subsidiary of the health care group Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA. For more information, visit www.fresenius-kabi.com.

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Matt Kuhn
Senior Director, Communications & Government Affairs
Fresenius Kabi USA
847-969-8026
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