Impax Pharmaceuticals Announces Amendment of Co-Promotion Agreement
---Promotion of Epilepsy Drug to Neurologists---
HAYWARD, Calif., Apr 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Impax Pharmaceuticals,the brand products division of Impax Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPXL), today announced that it has amended its 2008 co-promotion agreement with Wyeth, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer. Impax will now detail Lyrica(R) (pregabalin) CV for use as adjunctive therapy for adult patients with partial onset seizures to neurologists effective April 1st. Impax will discontinue detailing Pristiq(R) (desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets).
About Impax Laboratories, Inc.
Impax Laboratories, Inc. is a technology based specialty pharmaceutical company applying its formulation expertise and drug delivery technology to the development of controlled-release and specialty generics in addition to the development of branded products. Impax markets its generic products through its Global Pharmaceuticals division and markets its branded products through the Impax Pharmaceuticals division. Additionally, where strategically appropriate, Impax has developed marketing partnerships to fully leverage its technology platform. Impax Laboratories is headquartered in Hayward, California, and has a full range of capabilities in its Hayward, Philadelphia and Taiwan facilities. For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at: www.impaxlabs.com.
About Lyrica(R) (pregabalin)
In the US Lyrica(R) is indicated for the management of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (pDPN), fibromyalgia, and as adjunctive therapy for adult patients with partial onset seizures.
The most common adverse events reported with Lyrica include dizziness, somnolence, peripheral edema or blurred vision. Other most common adverse reactions include dry mouth, weight gain, constipation, euphoric mood, balance disorder, increased appetite and thinking abnormally. There have been post-marketing reports of angioedema and hypersensitivity. Like other anti-epileptic drugs, Lyrica may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people.
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SOURCE: Impax Laboratories, Inc.
Impax Laboratories, Inc.Company Contact:Mark DonohueSr. DirectorInvestor Relations and Corporate Communications(215) 933-3526www.impaxlabs.com