Fisons/Himedics deal
Executive Summary
Five Fisons products will be developed using Hollywood, Fla. based Himedics' delivery system for pediatric patients and others with difficulty swallowing. Licensing, supply and development agreement announced June 28. The products are: amoxicillin, erythromycin, acetaminophen, dicloxacillin and prednisone. Himedics' system processes drugs into taste-free microgranules that can be metered onto soft food for dosing. Fisons will hold exclusive rights to market and distribute the products in the U.S. in exchange for licensing fees totaling $ 3.5 mil. Himedics will develop and manufacture the products.