Labopharm completes distribution and supply agreement with Grunenthal for
twice-daily tramadol-acetaminophen for a number of European countries
- The Agreement Includes Up-Front and Milestone Payments of up to 7.5 Million Euros -
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Under the terms of the agreement, Grunenthal has the exclusive right to market and sell Labopharm's twice-daily tramadol-acetaminophen formulation in a number of European countries. Labopharm will supply Grunenthal with unpackaged tablets and will receive a fixed transfer price inclusive of gross margin.
Labopharm will receive
"We are pleased to have established the first marketing partnership for our twice-daily tramadol-acetaminophen formulation," said James R. Howard-Tripp, President and Chief Executive Officer, Labopharm Inc. "This agreement represents the initial step in the international commercialization plan for our tramadol-acetaminophen product. We are currently in discussion with Grunenthal to potentially expand our agreement to include additional European countries. We are also in discussion with other potential partners to conclude distribution and supply agreements for other jurisdictions around the world."
"We are enthusiastic to have the opportunity to commercialize Labopharm's innovative pharmaceutical formulation of one of our major brand Zaldiar," said Wolfgang Becker, Member of the Executive Board at Grunenthal and in charge of the worldwide Commercial Operations, "and we are convinced that prescribers will welcome this form for the benefit of their patients."
Labopharm is responsible for obtaining regulatory approval in most of the countries covered by the agreement. The Company is pursuing regulatory approval in
The estimated Euro sales in the countries covered by the agreement represent approximately 27% of the immediate release tramadol-acetaminophen combination products market in
About Grunenthal
Grunenthal is passionate about globally being the preferred partner in pain management for patients, health care professionals, and payors. The corporation drives innovation to expand European market leadership in moderate to severe pain. Grunenthal is an independent, family-owned German corporation with companies in 34 countries all over the world. Founded in 1946, the corporation employs 2,000 people in
About Labopharm Inc.
Labopharm is an emerging leader in optimizing the performance of existing small molecule drugs using its proprietary controlled-release technologies. The Company's lead product, a unique once-daily formulation of tramadol, is now available in 17 countries around the world, including the U.S.,
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