Sigma-Tau PharmaSource and Aradigm have announced that Sigma-Tau PharmaSource will provide clinical and commercial manufacturing services for Aradigm’s Pulmaquin inhaled ciprofloxacin. Pulmaquin is in Phase 3 development for the treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals CEO Dave Lemus said, “We are delighted to be able to expand our partnership with Aradigm, as Pulmaquin enters Phase 3 trials and Aradigm pursues potential future commercialization of this promising therapeutic for its underserved patient population. Moreover, this latest manufacturing services agreement underscores the strong fit that this project has, with not only our very significant expertise in complex liposomal formulations, but also with the capabilities of our manufacturing facility in the wake of extensive upgrades recently made to the plant.”
Aradigm President and CEO Igor Gonda added, “Sigma-Tau PharmaSource and Aradigm have a long history of working together on multiple programs, including manufacture of our AERx inhaler dosage forms and, importantly, all of our Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical supplies of our inhaled ciprofloxacin formulations. We are therefore delighted to be entering this exciting new phase of our Pulmaquin development with them.”
Grifols acquired a worldwide license for Pulmaquin earlier this year.
Read the Sigma Tau and Aradigm press release.
