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16 Jun 2011

Nycomed to Market Roche's Osteoporosis Treatment in Asia-Pacific Markets

Under the terms of the deal, Nycomed will become marketing authorisation holder in all the licensed territories.

Nycomed has completed the transfer of marketing authorisation approvals in a number of key Asia-Pacific markets for osteoporosis treatment Bonviva (Ibandronate). The licensing agreement with Roche marks a further strengthening of Nycomed's bone health franchise in the region.

 

The licensing and supply agreement includes China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam and a future option to commercialise Bonviva in additional Asia-Pacific territories.

 

Under the terms of the deal, Nycomed will become marketing authorisation holder in all the licensed territories. Bonviva is a bisphosphonate used in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.

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