DARA Bio (DARA) Exclusive U.S. Rights to Helsinn Group's Gelclair

September 13, 2012 8:35 AM EDT Send to a Friend
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The Helsinn Group of Switzerland announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with DARA BioSciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: DARA) for U.S. commercial rights to Gelclair. Gelclair is an FDA-cleared product indicated for the treatment of oral mucositis. DARA plans to launch Gelclair in the first quarter of 2013.

Oral mucositis is a painful inflammation and ulceration of the surface of the mouth and throat, which can result from a variety of cancer treatments. Gelclair is a topical gel used to coat and protect the oral cavity to reduce pain.


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