Makhteshim Agan集团 据一份新闻稿称，已推出多种含有活性成分氟虫腈的产品，氟虫腈是一种广谱杀虫剂和产品，用于结构性害虫防治中的白蚁以及伴侣动物的跳蚤和蜱虫防治。
这是美国氟虫腈的第一个主要仿制药。此次发布是在 MAI 及其附属公司获得 EPA 注册授权之后进行的。
“The development of a significant product such as fipronil, without infringement of existing patents, is a major accomplishment for Makhteshim Agan,” said Erez Vigodman, President and CEO of MAI, in a prepared statement. “Fipronil has long been on our radar; its introduction strengthens our portfolio and provides us with another channel for profitable growth.”
MAI’s affiliate Control Solutions, Inc. in the US will launch the active ingredient under the brand name Taurus for use in the professional pest control market and Prefurred for companion animal use. MAI’s subsidiary QualiPro will launch a fipronil granule product for use in the professional turf and lawn care markets, according to the company.
“The launch clearly advances our market position in the US, we are especially excited about this portfolio expansion for our environmental solutions segment which is consistent with our strategy to provide effective solutions to our customers in the Americas region,” said Mr. Shaul Friedland, Head of MAI’s Americas region in a prepared statement.
此次发布后，公司预计将在全球其他市场推出基于氟虫腈的产品。