Perrigo launches store brand Glucerna equivalent

DUBLIN - Perrigo on Tuesday announced the first-to-market launch of the over-the-counter store brand equivalent to Abbott's Glucerna aseptic adult nutritional shake for people with diabetes. First shipments of this new store brand aseptic shake have already been initiated. 

 

"This first-to-market OTC product launch adds another important product to our adult nutritional portfolio. This launch also underscores Perrigo's commitment to providing Quality Affordable Healthcare Products, in important therapeutic areas such as diabetes, to our customers and consumers worldwide," stated Joseph Papa, Perrigo chairman and CEO. 

 

Glucerna helps to manage hunger as part of a diabetes weight loss plan and includes slowly digestible carbohydrates designed to help minimize blood sugar spikes. The aseptic packaging process ensures that food remains sterile and free from bacteria or other harmful microorganisms. 

 

Glucerna nutritional shakes produced sales of approximately $120 million through food, drug and mass merchants during the 12 months ending March 2016 Perrigo reported.