SAINT LAURENT, Quebec, Jan. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelGenx Corp. (TSX-V: IGX ) (OTCQX:IGXT) ("IntelGenx" or the "Company"), a Canadian drug delivery company focusing on oral drug delivery, today announced that it has entered into another development and commercialization agreement with Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. ("Par") for two new products utilizing IntelGenx' proprietary oral drug delivery platforms.
Under the terms of the agreement, Par has obtained certain exclusive rights to market and sell IntelGenx' products in the USA. In exchange IntelGenx will receive upfront and milestone payments, together with a share of the profits upon commercialization. In accordance with confidentiality clauses contained in the agreement, the specifics of the product descriptions, platform technologies and financial terms remain confidential.
"We are very excited to strengthen our affiliation with Par for the development of two new products," stated Dr. Rajiv Khosla, who took over as President and CEO of IntelGenx with effect from January 1st, 2014. "We view this new agreement not only as testament to the excellent working relationship that developed between the two companies during development of the Buprenorphine/Naloxone Sublingual Film Product, but also as further validation of our oral delivery platforms and our ability to develop novel products."
"Par is very pleased to expand its commercial relationship with IntelGenx," said Paul V. Campanelli, chief executive officer of Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. "With their innovative technology and talented development team, IntelGenx represents an ideal partner for Par."
About IntelGenx:
IntelGenx is a drug delivery company focused on the development of oral controlled-release products as well as novel rapidly disintegrating delivery systems. IntelGenx uses its unique multiple layer delivery system to provide zero-order release of active drugs in the gastrointestinal tract. IntelGenx has also developed novel delivery technologies for the rapid delivery of pharmaceutically active substances in the oral cavity based on its experience with rapidly disintegrating films. IntelGenx' development pipeline includes products for the treatment of indications such as severe depression, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, migraine, insomnia, CNS indications, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, oncology and pain, as well as animal health products. More information is available about the company at www.intelgenx.com .
About Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. is a privately held, U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets high barrier-to-entry generic drugs and niche, innovative proprietary pharmaceuticals through its wholly-owned subsidiary's two operating divisions, Par Pharmaceutical and Strativa Pharmaceuticals. For press release and other company information, visit www.parpharm.com .
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Dr. Rajiv Khosla, President and CEO IntelGenx Corp. T: +1 514-331-7440 F: +1 514-331-0436 www.intelgenx.com
