Cerimon Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase III Clinical Studies to Evaluate Its Topical Diclofenac Sodium Patch for Mild-to-Mod...(pPain represents a large and dynamic mar...)

Date:2/25/2009

p>Pain represents a large and dynamic market in the United States. Oral formulations of NSAIDs currently are marketed worldwide for the treatment of inflammation and pain, including pain due to musculoskeletal injuries, signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, menstrual cramps, headache and other minor aches and pains. While traditional oral NSAIDs are effective, they can cause serious gastrointestinal and other adverse events. Further, the withdrawal of some COX-2 inhibitors has removed a major therapeutic option for patients with multiple moderate and severe forms of pain, resulting in a significant market opportunity. These developments have created a significant need for a localized pain product with a strong safety profile.

About Cerimon Pharmaceuticals

Cerimon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing therapeutic products for pain and inflammation. Cerimon's lead product, its topical diclofenac patch, has begun its Phase III program, which includes three studies for the treatment of mild-to-moderate pain due to acute ankle sprain, wrist injury or soft tissue injury. The Company initiated its pivotal program based on positive results from Cerimon's Phase II SUPPORT (Stop Underlying Pain with a diclofenac Patch and Obtain Relief Topically) ankle sprain study. A topical diclofenac lotion is also in development.

Cerimon is financed by the premier investors MPM, Normura Phase4 and OrbiMed Advisors. For more information on Cerimon, please visit the Company's website at http://www.cerimon.com.

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