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"We are very excited by the results of our phase I studies. The promising findings are further validation that the ViaDerm-hPTH (1-34) product can provide a viable alternative administration route for hPTH (1-34) for women suffering from osteoporosis, which would alleviate the pain and inconvenience associated with their current treatment, thereby increasing compliance," said Dr. Daphna Heffetz, CEO of TransPharma Medical Ltd. "Strongly encouraged by the results of our series of phase I studies, which included a total of 66 post-menopausal healthy women volunteers, we plan to initiate a phase II study of the ViaDerm-hPTH (1-34) product, bringing this potential product to an advanced clinical stage before seeking a partner to take it to market," Dr. Heffetz added.
About Osteoporosis
hPTH (1-34) is currently the only osteoporosis drug to possess anabolic properties. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 10 million people in the US currently suffer from osteoporosis and another 34 million are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for the disease. Over the next five years, the number of people suffering from osteoporosis is expected to reach 52 million, creating a $10.4 billion market by 2011.
About the ViaDerm System
TransPharma's ViaDerm drug delivery system incorporates a handheld electronic control unit combined with a drug patch. The system provides a cost-effective, easy-to-use, self-administered solution that enables the safe, reproducible and accurate delivery of a wide variety of product candidates, including hydrophilic small molecules, peptides and proteins.
About TransPharma Medical
Established in 2000, TransPharma Medical Ltd. is a specialty
pharmaceutical company focused on the development and
commercialization of drug products utilizing a proprietar
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