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Shire acquires AnorMed's Fosrenol patents

Executive Summary

Shire Pharmaceuticals Group PLC has acquired the patents for AnorMed's Fosrenol (lanthanum carbonate), a potential kidney drug to treat hyperphosphatemia (high levels of phosphate in the blood). The condition is associated with end-stage renal disease. Shire has filed for the candidate's US, Canadian, and European Union approval, which it expects to obtain sometime this year. Fosrenol is in Phase I in Japan.
Deal Industry
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Pharmaceuticals
    • Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Deal Status
  • Final
Deal Type
  • Alliance
    • Includes Royalty or Profit Split Information
    • Intra-Biotech Deal
    • Marketing (Licensing)
    • Product Purchase

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