NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pfizer and sanofi-aventis, a member of the sanofi-aventis Group, said today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has notified the companies that it is extending its original review period for Exubera® (insulin (rDNA origin) powder for oral inhalation) by three months to review additional technical chemistry data submitted by the companies.
In September, an FDA Advisory Committee recommended approval of Exubera for the treatment of adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. FDA is not obligated to follow the Advisory Committee’s recommendation, but usually does so. Pfizer and sanofi-aventis continue to work closely with the FDA so that this important medicine can be made available for patients.
About Pfizer
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE - News) discovers, develops, manufactures and markets leading prescription medicines for humans and animals, and many of the world’s best-known consumer products.
About sanofi-aventis
Sanofi-aventis is the world’s third largest pharmaceutical company, ranking number one in Europe. Backed by a world-class R&D organization, sanofi-aventis is developing leading positions in seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, thrombosis, oncology, metabolic diseases, central nervous system, internal medicine, and vaccines. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT: SAN) and in New York (NYSE: SNY - News).
PFIZER DISCLOSURE NOTICE: The information contained in this release is as of October 28, 2005. Pfizer assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as the result of new information or future events or developments.
This release contains forward-looking information about a product candidate which is under review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that involves substantial risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, whether and when the FDA will approve the product candidate, the FDA’s decisions regarding labeling and other matters that could affect its commercial potential, as well as competitive developments.
A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in Pfizer’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 and in its reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K.
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Source: Pfizer Inc
