UCB and AstraZeneca form alliance for the commercialization of Cimzia in Brazil

29-Sep-2009 - Brazil

UCB and AstraZeneca announced that they have entered into a partnership to register and commercialize UCB's PEGylated anti-TNF alpha drug Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol) in Brazil. The drug is to be registered for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease.

Under the agreement, AstraZeneca will register Cimzia® and upon approval will be the exclusive distributor of Cimzia® in Brazil. In partnership with UCB, AstraZeneca will have the right to distribute future new line extensions related to Cimzia®. UCB retains the right to co-promote Cimzia® as well as future line extensions in Brazil. This partnership with AstraZeneca will help UCB commercialize its rich pipeline of products and foster the growth of UCB's affiliate in Brazil.

"This is an important strategic partnership for us, and supports our combined focus on meeting patient needs and developing innovative medicines," said Mark McDade, COO of UCB. "This relationship will ensure that as many Brazilian patients as possible get access to our innovative medicine Cimzia®."

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