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AMAG Pharma acquires North American rights from Palatin Technologies Inc. to Rekynda (bremelanotide) to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

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Last updated: 11th Jan 2017
Published: 11th Jan 2017
Source: Pharmawand

AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. together with Palatin Technologies, Inc. announced they have entered into an agreement for exclusive North American rights to develop and commercialize Rekynda (bremelanotide), an investigational product designed for on-demand treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in pre-menopausal women, that has successfully completed two Phase III trials.

The anticipated filing date in the U.S. for a new drug application (NDA) for Rekynda is in early 2018, with an anticipated approval and launch by early 2019.

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