Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CPIX) and Phebra Pty Ltd., an Australian-based specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced they have entered into an exclusive partnership for the commercialization of Caldolor® (ibuprofen) Injection in Australia and New Zealand. An intravenous formulation of ibuprofen, Caldolor is designed to treat pain and fever in the hospital setting. Cumberland Pharmaceuticals received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for Caldolor in June 2009.
Under the terms of the agreement, Phebra assumes responsibility for obtaining any regulatory approval for the product, and would then handle all ongoing regulatory requirements, product marketing, distribution and sales in the territories. Cumberland will maintain responsibility for product formulation, development and manufacturing. In addition to upfront and milestone payments as well as a transfer price, Cumberland will receive royalties on future sales of Caldolor.
"We are pleased to partner with Phebra to make Caldolor available in Australia and New Zealand," said A.J. Kazimi, Chief Executive Officer of Cumberland Pharmaceuticals. "Phebra shares our focus on providing innovative products that improve quality of care for hospitalized patients and address unmet medical needs. With their strong distribution network and success in marketing hospital injectables, we believe there is significant opportunity for Caldolor to fill an important need in these countries."