Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received marketing approval for its fixed-dose combination nasal spray Ryaltris in 13 countries across the EU and UK. Glenmark is set to launch Ryaltris directly in the markets of Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and the UK. Ryaltris will be marketed in the rest of Europe by the Menarini Group as part of its exclusive licensing agreement with Glenmark. Ryaltris (olopatadine 665 µg and mometasone furoate 25 µg), is indicated for symptomatic treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children over 12 years of age.

Ryaltris relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including stuffy nose, runny nose, nasal itching, sneezing, as well as itchy, red and watery eyes.

Commenting on this development, Chief Commercial Officer of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Robert Crockart said, “Allergic rhinitis is both widespread and underreported, making it challenging to diagnose and treat in time. It impacts a person’s quality of life and can lead to functional impairments, while also increasing the risk of asthma. This marketing approval will pave the way for the effective and timely treatment of allergic rhinitis for thousands of patients across Europe. We are already seeing its therapeutic benefits in other regions where Ryaltris has been launched, and we hope to extend this relief to more people across the world.”

Symptoms like a stuffy or runny nose, nasal itching, sneezing (sometimes unrelenting), itchy, red, or watery eyes can leave patients unable to function normally for days, or even weeks in many instances, which can have significant consequences for health as well as the quality of life. Low compliance to available treatments was also noted in several cases, making Ryaltris a viable treatment option to counter the challenges posed by allergic rhinitis.