Shionogi and Ferrer Conclude a Contract for the Promotion in Spain of ▼ RIZMOIC® (naldemedine), a Therapeutic Agent for Opioid-Induced Constipation
SHIONOGI B.V., the European subsidiary of SHIONOGI & Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; President & CEO: Isao Teshirogi, Ph.D.; hereafter "Shionogi") and Ferrer (Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain; CEO: Mario Rovirosa) announced today that Shionogi and Ferrer concluded an exclusive promotion agreement for RIZMOIC® (naldemedine) in Spain for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients previously treated with a laxative.
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Shionogi has built a strong heritage in research-based medicine. The company’s research and development efforts target pain/central nervous system as one of its priority therapeutic areas of interest. The company constantly strives to improve the quality of life of patients who suffer from pain or side effects of analgesics by bringing forth innovative drugs.
Ferrer’s activity covers the entire health spectrum in Spain and many other countries worldwide, including expertise in pain management by opioid treatment. The company’s strong commitment to improving the wellbeing of society and its integrated model spanning from R&D through to distribution, ensures their range of products offer real benefits in rapidly changing environments.
Dr. John Keller, Chief Executive Officer of Shionogi B.V., the subsidiary of Shionogi in Europe, said “We are delighted to collaborate with Ferrer in Spain. This collaboration marks an additional key milestone for the launch of RIZMOIC® in Europe. Ferrer is a company that is well trusted and highly respected, with not only an established commercial structure that is ideal for the introduction of RIZMOIC ® , but also a deep knowledge of pain management that augments and aligns with our own.”
Ferrer’s Chief Executive Officer, Mario Rovirosa, commented, “We are pleased to partner with Shionogi on this promising treatment which has the potential to make a real impact on the lives of many people currently suffering from OIC across Spain. This partnership allows us to introduce an innovative treatment to reduce the burden in this disease area. Moreover, this agreement complements our expertise in the field of pain relief”.
On February 18, 2019, the European Commission (EC) granted the Marketing Authorization (MA) for RIZMOIC® for the treatment of OIC in adult patients who have previously been treated with a laxative.1,2 RIZMOIC® is planned to be launched in Spain in 2020. RIZMOIC® was launched under the brand name Symproic® in Japan in June 2017, and in the United States in October 2017.3-5
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About Opioid‐induced Constipation
Constipation is one of the
most commonly reported side effects associated with opioid treatment,
particularly among patients with chronic non-cancer pain and patients
with cancer pain.6 OIC is a result of increased fluid
absorption and reduced gastro-intestinal (GI) motility due to mu-opioid
receptor binding in the GI tract. OIC is defined as a change in bowel
habits that is characterized by any of the following after initiating
opioid therapy: reduced bowel movement frequency, development or
worsening of straining to pass bowel movements, a sense of incomplete
rectal evacuation, or harder stool consistency.7 In patients
receiving opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain, the prevalence of
OIC ranges from approximately 40-60 percent.8
About RIZMOIC
®
RIZMOIC® (naldemedine)
is indicated for the treatment of opioid‐induced constipation (OIC) in
adult patients who have previously been treated with a laxative. RIZMOIC®
is a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist (PAMORA) that has
been developed by Shionogi as a once‐daily treatment of OIC. The
efficacy and safety of naldemedine have been evaluated in randomized,
double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies in adult patients with OIC
who have chronic non-cancer pain or who have cancer pain.9-13
RIZMOIC® is expected to be a new treatment option that can
improve the quality of life significantly in patients with OIC in pain
management with opioid analgesics.
▼ This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring. Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines Agency www.ema.europa.eu.
About Shionogi
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. (“Shionogi”) is a
Japanese major research‐driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to
bringing benefits to patients based on its corporate philosophy of
“supplying the best possible medicine to protect the health and
wellbeing of the patients we serve.” The company currently markets
products in several therapeutic areas including anti-infectives, pain,
CNS disorders, gynaecology and gastroenterology. Shionogi’s research and
development currently target two therapeutic areas: infectious diseases
and pain/CNS disorders. For more information on Shionogi, please visit http://www.shionogi.co.jp/en/.
Shionogi B.V. is the European subsidiary of Shionogi & Co., Ltd. based
in Amsterdam, Netherlands. For more information on Shionogi B.V. please
visit www.shionogi.eu.
About Ferrer
Founded in Spain in 1959, Ferrer is a
privately-held international pharmaceutical company headquartered in
Barcelona. It is active throughout the full value chain, from R&D to
international distribution. It is present in more than 110 countries,
with 19 international affiliates. Ferrer is active in the
pharmaceutical, health, fine chemical and food sectors, key areas for
contributing to people’s health and wellbeing. Since the beginning,
Ferrer has been committed to the research and development of innovative
medicinal products and to maintain a solid industrial structure.
Ferrer’s activity across the entire healthcare spectrum includes
prescription drugs, hospital products and diagnostics. For more
information on Ferrer, please visit www.ferrer.com.
Forward Looking Statement
This announcement contains
forward-looking statements. These statements are based on expectations
in light of the information currently available, assumptions that are
subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to
differ materially from these statements. Risks and uncertainties include
general domestic and international economic conditions such as general
industry and market conditions, and changes of interest rate and
currency exchange rate. These risks and uncertainties particularly apply
with respect to product related forward‐looking statements.
Product risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, completion and discontinuation of clinical trials; obtaining regulatory approvals; claims and concerns about product safety and efficacy; technological advances; adverse outcome of important litigation; domestic and foreign healthcare reforms and changes of laws and regulations. Also for existing products, there are manufacturing and marketing risks, which include, but are not limited to, inability to build production capacity to meet demand, unavailability of raw materials and entry of competitive products. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
References
1.
Release on February 22, 2019
Shionogi announces European Union
Marketing Authorisation for RIZMOIC® (naldemedine) for the
treatment of opioid-induced constipation in adults previously treated
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2. SmPC, RIZMOIC®, Shionogi,
Feb 2019. [online] Available at:
https://www.ema.europa.eu/documents/product-information/rizmoic-epar-product-information_en.pdf
[Accessed 20 May 2019].
3.
Release on June 7, 2017
Opioid-Induced Constipation therapeutic
agent ‘Symproic® (naldemedine) Tablets 0.2mg’ launched in
Japan
4.
Release on October 12, 2017
Shionogi Inc. and Purdue Pharma
L.P. Announce U.S. Availability of Symproic® (naldemedine)
for the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation in Adults with Chronic
Non-Cancer Pain
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Shionogi Announces Licensing of
Symproic® (naldemedine) to BioDelivery Sciences International
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Contact information
Shionogi Europe
Dr. Mark Hill, Shionogi, mark.hill@shionogi.eu
Mirjam
Korn, Shionogi, mirjam.korn@shionogi.eu
Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
Corporate Communications Department
Telephone:
+81-6-6209-7885
Ferrer BD and Licensing
Ana Aliaga, Ferrer, aaliaga@ferrer.com
Ferrer Corporate Communications
Gorka Ortiz de Zárate,
Ferrer, gortizdezarate@ferrer.com
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