Almirall extends the rights of marketing of Sativex (R) to Mexico.
Almirall extends the rights of marketing of Sativex ® to Mexico. -Sativex ® is marketed by Almirall in various European countries -The medicinal product is in a second phase of approvals in Europe through a mutual recognition procedure – Sativex ® is currently in phase III for the treatment of cancer pain Barcelona, March 2012.- Almirall, S.A. ( Almirall ”) announces the signing with GW Pharma Ltd. ( GW ”) an update on their current agreement of Sativex ®. As part of the new agreement, Almirall has obtained the rights of marketing of Sativex ® in Mexico. Under the terms of the original license agreement signed in December 2005, Almirall gained exclusive rights to the marketing of Sativex ® in Europe (except United Kingdom). Almirall has now obtained the exclusive rights to market Sativex ® in Mexico, a country which has subsidiary for more than one decade. Luciano Conde, Director General operating from Almirall, said are very happy with our partnership with GW and the initial response of the market towards Sativex ®. It’s a new therapeutic option to alleviate suffering resulting from physical disability caused by muscle spasticity and Almirall is committed to ensure their availability in Europe, and now also in Mexico ”. Almirall recently launched Sativex ® as a drug prescription for spasticity in multiple sclerosis in Spain, Germany and Denmark. Future releases will 2012 be...
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