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2002 JAN 10 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- GlaxoSmithKline, Plc, (GSK) and Roche have signed an agreement to codevelop and copromote ibandronate, currently in Phase III clinical development, for the treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Given the promising clinical trial results, Roche will be able to take full advantage of the potential of this exciting and promising medicine by collaborating with a strong development and marketing partner. Combining Roche and GSK's development, marketing and sales capabilities will provide the maximum added value for patients and prescribers.
"Roche and Glaxo were among the first companies to adopt copromotion in the 1980s with the launch of Zantac in the U.S. We have demonstrated how we can work together successfully," said William M. Burns, head of Roche's pharmaceutical division.
Under the terms of the agreement, Roche and GSK will share the future development and registration costs for the product and Roche will receive certain milestone payments from GSK. ...
Source: HighBeam Research, GlaxoSmithKline And Roche Agree To Codevelop Ibandronate.