2nd Jun 2010 07:00
SPH.L
Decapinol® Agreement
Sinclair Pharma plc ("Sinclair" or "the Company": SPH:L), the international specialty pharma company, today announces a new agreement with Laboratoires Expanscience SA ("Expanscience") for the distribution of its proprietary dental hygiene product for gingivitis, based on delmopinol, in France and the French overseas `DOM-TOM' territories.
Set up in 1950, Expanscience is a leading French company in the areas of dermo-cosmetics, rheumatology, oral care, dermatology and cosmetic active ingredients. The company has subsidiaries in eight countries, as well as a global partnering network spanning 59 markets. In 2009 Expanscience sales totalled €233 million with 964 employees (www.expanscience.com).
The distribution agreement covers all four products in the Delmopinol range (mouthwash, toothpaste, gel and spray), which will be promoted by the Expanscience dental representatives to dentists and pharmacists under Expanscience's proprietary brand name. It is anticipated that the first products will be launched on the French market during 2011.
Chris Spooner, CEO of Sinclair Pharma plc, commented, "We are delighted to be introducing Delmopinol to the French market through this new agreement with Expanscience. This deal is in line with our strategy for Decapinol and we expect this to be the first of several deals covering Decapinol in Europe and the United States to be announced over the next 12 months."
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Sinclair Pharma plc Tel: +44 (0) 1483 410 600Chris Spooner, CEOAlan Olby, CFOSinger Capital Markets Ltd Tel: +44 (0)20 3205 7500Shaun DobsonClaes Sp¥ngBiddicks, Financial Public Relations Tel: +44 (0)20 7448 1000Shane DolanNotes to Editors:
About Sinclair Pharma Plc www.sinclairpharma.com
Sinclair Pharma plc is an international specialty pharmaceutical company providing solutions to treat wounds, dermatological and oral diseases through advanced surface technology and innovative delivery systems. It has a growing sales and marketing operation that is present in France, Italy, Germany and Spain, and an extensive marketing partner network across selected developed & emerging markets.
About Decapinol
Decapinol is Sinclair Pharma plc's proprietary dental hygiene product for gingivitis, based on the first in class anti-biofilm medical active, delmopinol. Decapinol is available as a mouthwash, toothpaste, gel and spray. Decapinol is currently sold in various European and Asian countries.
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