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Re: apomorphine - more info re: continuous infusion

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  Basically, the company that makes the continuous infusion version in Europe 
(Britannia) is collaborating with the company that makes the subcutaneous 
injection version in the states (Vernalis) to develop a continuous 
sub-cutaneous infusion of apomorphine in North America. This release is dated 
11/05
  http://www.vernalis.com/ver/nc/latestreleases/releases2005/2005-04-11a/

Collaboration with Britannia to Develop New Formulations of Apomorphine for the 
Treatment of Parkinson?s Disease

  04 November 2005

  Vernalis plc (LSE: VER, NASDAQ: VNLS) today announces a collaboration with 
Britannia Pharmaceuticals Limited (Britannia), to explore the development of 
new formulations of apomorphine in North America for the treatment of 
Parkinson?s disease.
  Britannia has granted Vernalis exclusive rights to:

   Use Britannia?s technology to develop a continuous sub-cutaneous infusion of 
apomorphine in North America. This product is currently marketed in Europe by 
Britannia and can be used in patients with frequent fluctuations or who require 
multiple injections in a day.
   Negotiate terms to develop a nasal powder formulation of apomorphine in 
North America. Britannia is currently conducting Phase II clinical trials with 
this formulation in Europe.
  Vernalis also announced today the acquisition of Apokyn® (apomorphine 
hydrochloride injection) which is indicated for the acute, intermittent 
treatment of ?off? episodes associated with Parkinson?s disease.
  Simon Sturge, CEO of Vernalis said ?This agreement with Britannia complements 
our acquisition of Apokyn® and further strengthens our Parkinson?s disease 
franchise.?


Lyn Frank <Lyn1818@xxxxxxx> wrote:  THANK YOU,
LYN

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