Twinject®, available in 0.15mg/0.15ml and 0.30mg/0.30ml Solution for Injection in a pre-filled auto-injector syringe, is indicated for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reaction (type I) including anaphylaxis to stinging insects and biting insects, allergen immunotherapy, food, drugs, diagnostic testing substances, and other allergens, as well as anaphylaxis to unknown substance or exercise-induced anaphylaxis.
“We are very pleased to announce that Shionogi has received a positive outcome to the Decentralized Procedure supporting European approval for Twinject ®,” said Dr. Sapan Shah, President and Chief Executive Officer of Shionogi Inc. “With the achievement of this positive milestone, we are looking forward to securing partnerships that will allow Shionogi to maximize the potential for Twinject® in the very important European market.”
About Shionogi Inc.
Shionogi Inc. is a US-based company of Shionogi & Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Shionogi & Co., Ltd. is a major research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to placing the highest value on patients. Shionogi’s Research and Development currently targets three therapeutic areas: Infectious Diseases, Pain, and Metabolic Syndrome. The Company has provided such innovative medicines as Crestor and Doripenem, which have been successfully delivered to millions of patients. In addition, Shionogi is engaged in new research areas such as allergy and cancer. Contributing to the health of patients around the world through development in these therapeutic areas is Shionogi’s primary goal. For more details, please visit www.shionogi.co.jp. For more information on Shionogi Inc., headquartered in Florham Park, NJ, please visit www.shionogi-inc.com.
Shionogi Announces Positive Outcome to the DCP for the European Approval of Twinject®
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