Bioventus10.02.18
Bioventus, a global provider of orthobiologic solutions, has received approval from Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA) to market DUROLANE, its single-injection joint-fluid osteoarthritis (OA) treatment, in Brazil. ANVISA has approved DUROLANE for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate knee and hip OA. In addition, Bioventus has selected Pfizer as its exclusive distribution partner for the market.
OA involves the breakdown, or degeneration, of cartilage and the synovial fluid that cushions and lubricates joint tissues. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based products like DUROLANE, help manage pain in the knees and hips of patients with OA.
Pfizer has more than 100 sales representatives throughout Brazil and will offer DUROLANE as part of its arthritis pain management portfolio which also includes CELEBRA, a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
“Brazil is the largest market for patients seeking osteoarthritis pain solutions in Latin America and one of the larger markets worldwide,” said Tony Bihl, CEO of Bioventus. “Introducing DUROLANE here gives patients and physicians access to a proven pain reliever for knee OA, expands the footprint of Bioventus and underscores our continuing efforts to bring orthobiologic solutions to patients around the world.”
“We are very pleased Pfizer is adding DUROLANE to its pain management portfolio for OA patients in Brazil,” said John Nosenzo, chief commercial officer, Bioventus. “The company’s sales representatives have tremendous knowledge regarding osteoarthritis pain solutions. In addition, they have deep relationships with physicians and hospitals, making this a natural fit for Bioventus.”
DUROLANE is based on a natural, safe, and proven technology process called NASHA. This process yields stabilized (HA) which is a naturally occurring molecule that provides the lubrication and cushioning in a normal joint. It has been proven to provide greater reduction in OA knee pain versus Synvisc-One1 and longer lasting pain relief versus a steroid injection2. DUROLANE is also safe for repeated courses of therapy. Repeated use of DUROLANE does not increase the incidence of adverse events.2,3
References
1 McGrath AF, McGrath AM, Jessop ZM, et al. A comparison of intra-articular hyaluronic acid competitors in the treatment of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. J Arthritis. 2013; 2(1):108. doi:10.4172/2167-7921.1000108.
2 Leighton R, Åkermark C, Therrien R, et. al. NASHA hyaluronic acid vs methylprednisolone for knee osteoarthritis: a prospective, multi-centre, randomized, non-inferiority trial. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2014; 22(1):17-25.
3 DUROLANE [package insert]. Durham, NC: Bioventus LLC; 2017.
OA involves the breakdown, or degeneration, of cartilage and the synovial fluid that cushions and lubricates joint tissues. Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based products like DUROLANE, help manage pain in the knees and hips of patients with OA.
Pfizer has more than 100 sales representatives throughout Brazil and will offer DUROLANE as part of its arthritis pain management portfolio which also includes CELEBRA, a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
“Brazil is the largest market for patients seeking osteoarthritis pain solutions in Latin America and one of the larger markets worldwide,” said Tony Bihl, CEO of Bioventus. “Introducing DUROLANE here gives patients and physicians access to a proven pain reliever for knee OA, expands the footprint of Bioventus and underscores our continuing efforts to bring orthobiologic solutions to patients around the world.”
“We are very pleased Pfizer is adding DUROLANE to its pain management portfolio for OA patients in Brazil,” said John Nosenzo, chief commercial officer, Bioventus. “The company’s sales representatives have tremendous knowledge regarding osteoarthritis pain solutions. In addition, they have deep relationships with physicians and hospitals, making this a natural fit for Bioventus.”
DUROLANE is based on a natural, safe, and proven technology process called NASHA. This process yields stabilized (HA) which is a naturally occurring molecule that provides the lubrication and cushioning in a normal joint. It has been proven to provide greater reduction in OA knee pain versus Synvisc-One1 and longer lasting pain relief versus a steroid injection2. DUROLANE is also safe for repeated courses of therapy. Repeated use of DUROLANE does not increase the incidence of adverse events.2,3
References
1 McGrath AF, McGrath AM, Jessop ZM, et al. A comparison of intra-articular hyaluronic acid competitors in the treatment of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. J Arthritis. 2013; 2(1):108. doi:10.4172/2167-7921.1000108.
2 Leighton R, Åkermark C, Therrien R, et. al. NASHA hyaluronic acid vs methylprednisolone for knee osteoarthritis: a prospective, multi-centre, randomized, non-inferiority trial. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2014; 22(1):17-25.
3 DUROLANE [package insert]. Durham, NC: Bioventus LLC; 2017.