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Bristol-Myers Squibb in heart drug collaboration

Published: 04 Mar 2009 18:33:15 PST

NEW YORK, March 4 - Bristol-Myers Squibb on Wednesday announced a collaboration with Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd and Teijin Pharma Ltd for the development and commercialization of a drug to help maintain normal sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation.

The drug, NTC-801, is under development in Japan.

An upfront cash payment of $40 million, potential development-based milestones of up to $170 million, sales-based milestones of up to $175 million and royalties are payable by Bristol-Myers Squibb.


Source: Reuters

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