Alza urology line will be built around Elmiron, purchased from Ivax with $75 mil. initial payment.
Executive Summary
ALZA BUILDING UROLOGY PRESENCE WITH ACQUISITION OF IVAX ELMIRON and three other urology products. Elmiron (pentosan) has been marketed since FDA approval in September 1996 for treatment of pain associated with interstitial cystitis. Alza is adding the Ivax compounds in advance of expected products from its own product development efforts. The urology field "will assume increased importance with future launches of products under development by Alza for treatment of male testosterone deficiency and urge urinary incontinence," Alza said.