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Business
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Spain
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HEMISPHERX AND ARMADA HEALTH CARE ENTER AGREEMENT TO LAUNCH ALFERON N INJECTION(R) VIA SPECIALTY PHARMACY NETWORK
Date: 23-Apr-2007
Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (AMEX: HEB) announced today that they have enter into an agreement with Armada Health Care to launch their natural interferon, Alferon N Injection(R) (Alferon(R)), FDA approved for HPV related genital warts, into Armada's Specialty Pharmacy infrastructure. Alferon(R) is the only naturally derived alpha interferon approved in the United States. Studies have indicated Alferon(R) produces fewer adverse reactions than recombinant alpha interferon, maintains efficacy when an individual's antibodies may render recombinant interferon ineffective and has higher levels of potency in certain tests. Twenty-two million Americans, according to NIH data, are afflicted by HPV (Human Papillomavirus), for which Alferon(R) may be indicate in the refractory cases.
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