Announcement is the latest expansion of the CBDMEDIC™ family of FDA-registered, cannabinoid-rich products
TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2019 /CNW/ - Abacus Health Products, Inc. (CSE:ABCS) ("Abacus" or the "Company") announced the launch of an advanced skincare line within its CBDMEDIC™ family of products for the treatment of acne, eczema, and itch and rash. This new line will include four topical products, including ointments, creams and facial cleansers, utilizing FDA-monograph active pharmaceutical ingredients, cannabinoids, and formulated with natural and organic ingredients.
According to a report from Grand View Research, the market for acne treatment was estimated to be US$1.4 billion in 2018, while eczema is one of the most common skin conditions affecting more than 30 million Americans.
"We are tremendously proud to introduce the latest skincare products in our line of innovative topical treatments," said Perry Antelman, CEO of Abacus. "Our market leadership in the commercialization of over-the-counter (OTC) products blended with cannabinoids and natural and organic ingredients is a testament to over a decade of research, our pharmaceutical heritage and formulation expertise."
Abacus continues to focus on establishing strong relationships with retail pharmacy and mass and grocery store markets to support distribution and sales. The Company expects to start selling through these channels in 2019, with the retail pharmacy channel being a key distribution channel and driver of sales.
About Abacus Health Products, Inc.
Abacus is a company engaged in the development and commercialization of over-the-counter (OTC) FDA-registered topical medications which contain organic and natural ingredients, including CBD, a cannabinoid-rich hemp extract from Cannabis sativa L plant. Abacus' products are aimed at the rapidly growing markets for topical pain relief and skincare and are based on proprietary patent-pending technologies developed by Abacus. Abacus' formulations combine advanced science with organic and natural ingredients to provide safe relief. All products commercialized by Abacus are registered with the FDA and utilize FDA-approved ingredients. Abacus currently offers two lines of products: (i) CBD CLINIC™, marketed to the professional practitioner market, and (ii) CBDMEDIC™, marketed to the consumer market. Abacus is also developing a pipeline of other CBD products addressing additional medical indications and targeting the health and wellness segments. Abacus' products are currently offered across the United States and are produced by a contract manufacturer in an FDA-compliant and audited manufacturing facility.
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