Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and markets generic and branded prescription, and over-the-counter (OTC) products in the United States. It operates in three segments: Generic Pharmaceuticals, OTC Branded Pharmaceuticals, and Prescription Brands. The company manufactures liquid and semi-solid dosage forms; and produces a range of sterile ophthalmic, otic, and inhalation products. Its generic products include oral solutions and suspensions, topical creams, and ointments, as well as nasal sprays. Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. also markets OTC branded products, such as Diabetic Tussin, DiabetiDerm, Multi-betic, Mag-Ox, Choice DM, and DiabetiSweet primarily for people with diabetes; capsaicin products under the Zostrix brand name for pain management of conditions comprising arthritis and foot pain; Nasal Ease homeopathic allergy reliever; and Sinus Buster homeopathic sinus congestion reliever. In addition, the company markets and distributes branded prescription products to treat various disease states, including pain, cough/cold and allergies, contact dermatitis, sleep disorders, and swimmer’s ear. It serves chain drug stores, drug wholesalers, managed care purchasing organizations, federal government agencies, generic distributors, mass merchandisers, and mail order pharmacies. Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Amityville, New York. As of April 17, 2014, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Akorn Operating Company LLC.