EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Original formulation of Avenova® for the management of bacterial dry eye is now available at an affordable price without a prescription
NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: NBY), a biopharmaceutical company focusing on commercializing Avenova® for the domestic eye care market, announces that Avenova® Direct is available at affordable pricing and without a prescription on Amazon.com through the Company’s new direct-to-consumer online channel. Avenova, the leading lid and lash spray, is designed for the removal of bacteria and debris on and around the eyelid margin that contribute to bacterial eye infections, which represent approximately 85% of the dry eye market. The Avenova Direct page on Amazon.com is available here.
“Patients throughout the U.S. can now purchase Avenova Direct without a prescription in Avenova’s original prescription formulation,” said Justin Hall, Interim President and CEO of NovaBay. “For many years, the bacterial microorganisms that are the underlying cause of the vast majority of dry eye cases were almost impossible to manage. Avenova Direct effectively manages bacterial dry eye through our pure 0.1% hypochlorous acid formulation in saline, which is free from bleach, surfactants and other impurities. I firmly believe this is the best product available for the topical treatment of these chronic ocular bacterial infections.
“While prescription Avenova continues to be available through retail pharmacies and direct in-office sales by certain eye care specialists, patients and physicians have asked for greater accessibility to the product. In response, we are launching our new U.S. direct-to-consumer channel, which is a significant step in ensuring easy access at an affordable price,” he added. “This direct channel further provides NovaBay with set pricing that is not impacted by the current health plan reimbursement environment.”
Avenova Direct is available from Amazon in the U.S. in a 20ml size for $29.99. Avenova is gentle, refreshing and soothing for everyday eyelid and eyelash use.
The launch of NovaBay’s direct-to-consumer channel is supported by Avenova’s existing brand awareness campaign. In addition, the Company is conducting a comprehensive online promotional strategy that includes search engine optimization, Google Ads and Amazon promotions using searchable keywords, Facebook lead ads and social media marketing targeting influencers, and email campaigns focused on ophthalmologists, optometrists and current and former Avenova patients.
About Avenova®
Avenova is an eye care product formulated with our proprietary, stable and pure form of hypochlorous acid. Avenova is designed for removal of the microorganisms and debris that contribute to conditions such as meibomian gland dysfunction, dry eye and blepharitis. Avenova is marketed to optometrists and ophthalmologists throughout the U.S. by NovaBay’s direct salesforce and available online through Amazon.com.
About NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Going Beyond Antibiotics®
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on commercializing and developing its non-antibiotic anti-infective products to address the unmet therapeutic needs of the global, topical anti-infective market with its two distinct product categories: the NEUTROX® family of products and the AGANOCIDE® compounds. The Neutrox family of products includes AVENOVA® for the eye care market, NEUTROPHASE® for wound care market, and CELLERX® for the aesthetic dermatology market. The Aganocide compounds, still under development, have target applications in the dermatology and urology markets.
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