- Agreement enables rapid, efficient and impactful expansion to the primary care physician audience.
- HLS will continue to focus primarily on specialists while Pfizer will focus primarily on primary care physicians.
- Pfizer is a well-respected partner with a shared passion for innovation in Cardiology and a rich heritage in the space.
Under terms of the Agreement, Pfizer will deploy a team across
"We believe Vascepa has the potential to improve the lives of the many Canadians suffering from, or at risk of, cardiovascular disease and we look forward to collaborating with Pfizer to bring this innovative therapy to those in need," said
"We look forward to building on the relationships HLS has established since the product's launch and to applying our experience in the cardiovascular market to educate primary care physicians about this medication," said
ABOUT VASCEPA
VASCEPA (icosapent ethyl) capsules are the first-and-only prescription treatment comprised solely of the active ingredient, icosapent ethyl, a unique form of eicosapentaenoic acid. Vascepa, which is included in the
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Formed in 2015, HLS is a pharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition and commercialization of late-stage development, commercial stage promoted and established branded pharmaceutical products in the North American markets. HLS's focus is on products targeting the central nervous system and cardiovascular therapeutic areas. HLS's management team is composed of seasoned pharmaceutical executives with a strong track record of success in these therapeutic areas and at managing products in each of these lifecycle stages. For more information visit: www.hlstherapeutics.com
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