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Revolutionary Treatment for Children Now Available
Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDEV) announced the launch and availability of SUPPRELIN(R) LA (histrelin acetate) subcutaneous implant, 50mg, for the treatment of children with Central Precocious Puberty (CPP). The Company has completed all pre-launch activities and has shipped initial launch quantities to specialty pharmacies. The Indevus sales force has completed their training activities and has begun detailing and marketing SUPPRELIN LA.
"I am extremely pleased to announce the introduction of SUPPRELIN LA. We believe the unique attributes of SUPPRELIN LA establish a new standard of convenience for patients, families and physicians," stated Glenn L. Cooper, M.D., chairman and chief executive officer of Indevus. "SUPPRELIN LA offers a rapid suppression of hormones and sustained efficacy for a full year while other therapies require injections every three to four weeks. I am also very pleased that as a result of an extensive pre-launch planning effort, we have been able to bring this much needed treatment to patients and physicians in less than two months following FDA approval."
Paul Saenger, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine stated, "SUPPRELIN LA provides patients and their families a rapid and sustained treatment option that significantly reduces the inconvenience of frequent dosing and may improve long-term compliance. SUPPRELIN LA achieves and maintains excellent suppression of peak LH and sex steroid levels for one year in children with CPP and is well tolerated. Importantly, feedback from parents and patients indicate nearly uniform enthusiasm about this form of treatment as compared to traditional injections."
For more information: http://www.indevus.com/

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