Breaking News

AEterna Zentaris, Sanofi-Aventis Sign BPH Drug Pact

AEterna Zentaris Inc. signed a development, commercialization and licensing agreement with Sanofi-Aventis for cetrorelix in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for the U.S. market.

Author Image

By: Tim Wright

Editor-in-Chief, Contract Pharma

AEterna Zentaris signed a development, commercialization and licensing agreement with Sanofi-Aventis for cetrorelix in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) for the U.S. market. Cetrorelix, a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) antagonist, is currently in Phase III development for BPH, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. Under the terms of the agreement, AEterna Zentaris will receive an initial $30 million in upfront payments and is eligible to receive as much as $135 million i...

Continue reading this story and get 24/7 access to Contract Pharma for FREE


Already a subscriber? Sign in

Keep Up With Our Content. Subscribe To Contract Pharma Newsletters