Ascent Pediatrics, Inc - ASCT- Profile

Ascent Pediatrics, Inc. (formerly known as Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) is a drug developing company, developing drugs exclusively for the pediatric market. The products are designed to improve upon currently available products for common pediatric illness by applying the company's drug delivery and reformulation technologies. Ascent Pediatrics has four principal products in various stages of development namely: Primsol trimethoprim solution; Orapred syrup; Feverall and Pediavent albuterol. The company became publicly held in May 1997.