Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. and Biopas Laboratorie announced that they have entered into distribution and supply agreements to commercialize INBRIJA® in Latin America. INBRIJA is indicated in the United States for the intermittent treatment of episodic motor fluctuations in adult patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) treated with a levodopa/dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor.
Under the terms of the agreements, Acorda will receive a significant, double-digit, tiered percentage of the selling price of INBRIJA in Latin America in exchange for supply of the product. Acorda will also receive sales-based milestones. Biopas will have the exclusive distribution rights to INBRIJA in nine countries within Latin America, including Brazil and Mexico. According to current population estimates, there are at least 400,000 people living with Parkinson's disease in Latin America1. Biopas plans on seeking marketing authorization in all countries to make Inbrija available for patients as quickly as possible.
“BIOPAS is the leader in commercializing CNS therapies in Latin America and we are delighted to announce these agreements to make INBRIJA available there to people with Parkinson’s disease who suffer from OFF periods. We are also in active discussions with other companies for the rights to commercialize INBRIJA in additional countries.”
Ron Cohen, M.D., President and CEO of Acorda Therapeutics
“We are excited to be collaborating with Acorda to make INBRIJA available to people with Parkinson’s disease in Latin America. This important partnership supports Biopas’ mission to cover unmet medical needs of patients from Argentina to Mexico. Inbrija further strengthens Biopas’ complete and innovative CNS portfolio now consisting of nine original treatments: for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, sialorrea, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, and sleep disorders,” said Pascal Forget, CEO of Biopas.
About Acorda Therapeutics
Acorda Therapeutics develops therapies to restore function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders. INBRIJA® is approved for intermittent treatment of OFF episodes in adults with Parkinson’s disease treated with carbidopa/levodopa. INBRIJA is not to be used by patients who take or have taken a nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as phenelzine or tranylcypromine within the last two weeks. INBRIJA utilizes Acorda’s innovative ARCUS® pulmonary delivery system, a technology platform designed to deliver medication through inhalation. Acorda also markets the branded AMPYRA® Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg.
About Biopas Laboratories
Biopas is a leading and differentiated Latin American Pharmaceutical company, focused on in-licensing, marketing and selling cutting-edge specialty pharmaceutical products. Biopas offers the best-in-class capabilities in sales, marketing, medical, support functions and provides integral services to support the launch and development of products. All its functions operate in compliance with international standards and regulations. Biopas covers 20+ countries in LatAm through fully owned subsidiaries and is a trusted partner of reputable multinational pharmaceutical companies, and has products in leading positions in CNS, Immunology, Rare Disease, Oncology, and Dermatology.