Aton Pharma Announces Distribution Partnership in the Asia Paci...( LAWRENCEVILLE N.J. May 21 /- Aton...)

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Aton Pharma, Inc., a global specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has signed a marketing and distribution agreement with PharmaLink Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. to enable Aton to expand distribution into several countries in Asia and Australia.

"This partnership marks an important milestone for Aton as we execute our mission to expand access to our medically essential portfolio of products," said Michael G. Wells, Chief Executive Officer of Aton Pharma. "PharmaLink is uniquely qualified to help us expand our reach into the Asia Pacific region."

"Aton has a portfolio of unique products, and we are excited to partner with them to serve patients who rely on the availability of these medicines," stated Dr. George Eassey, VP of PharmaLink Asia Pacific. "We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Aton."

PharmaLink is a subsidiary of the INVIDA group and a leading provider of pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing and sales services in the Asia Pacific region. PharmaLink's strong presence, with subsidiaries across Asia Pacific and associates representing 13 countries within the region, as well as the company's in-depth understanding of these markets, enables PharmaLink to enhance the potential of clients' brands and products.

About Aton Pharma, Inc.

Aton Pharma, Inc., headquartered in Lawrenceville, NJ, is a global specialty pharmaceutical company providing essential treatments for under-treated diseases and rare illnesses around the world. Aton's mission is to improve patient outcomes and quality of life worldwide by enhancing and expanding access and availability of medically essential therapeutics. Aton's portfolio of seven products, with sales in over 30 countries, targets rare and orphan metabolic, neurological, cardiovascular and ophthalmic diseases. For more information, see http://www.atonrx.com.