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Columbia Labs (CBRX) Transfers Progesterone 8% NDA to Watson (WPI)

February 13, 2012 6:56 AM EST
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Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX), and Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: WPI), today announced that Columbia has transferred the new drug application for progesterone vaginal gel 8% for use in the reduction of risk of preterm birth in women with a singleton gestation and a short uterine cervical length in the mid-trimester of pregnancy (NDA 22-139) to Watson.

Watson has full rights and regulatory responsibility for all activities and sponsor obligations relating to this application as of February 10, 2012. The companies indicated that Watson is continuing to work with FDA in support of the review of the NDA.

The March 2010 Purchase and Collaboration Agreement between Columbia and Watson contemplates the transfer of the NDA. There are no incremental payments associated with the transfer, and Columbia maintains its financial interest in the product and its role in the companies' Joint Development Committee.

The FDA is expected to take action on the NDA by February 26, 2012.


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