ROSEVILLE, Calif., Dec. 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aesyntix Physician Network (APN), a leading group purchasing organization (GPO) for dermatology and cosmetic surgery practices, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Senté, Inc., a privately held cosmeceutical company engaged in the development of differentiated medical skincare products based on glycoproteins. Aesyntix continues to provide APN members value with access to high quality products such as Senté's innovative dermatological products at preferred pricing.
APN, a subsidiary of Aesyntix Health, Inc., is the leading GPO designed specifically to help dermatology and cosmetic surgery practices improve profitability and efficiency with contract pricing and other practice management resources. APN currently has more than 1100 members across 41 states, benefitting from the cost savings delivered by the Aesyntix contracts on leading products.
"Sente's selection of Aesyntix demonstrates our ability to deliver the highest quality products at the best prices for our members," said Clark Avery, CEO of Aesyntix Health. "Furthermore, it is a testament to the advantage our supply chain services bring both practices and manufacturers in the dermatology and cosmetic surgery markets. It is yet another example of the power of the network."
Senté Dermal Repair Cream features a proprietary formulation of the active ingredient heparan sulfate (HS). HS is the most biologically active of the glycoproteins that reside in human skin. The biologically active glycoproteins used in Senté Dermal Repair Cream help promote cell renewal, facilitate new collagen development, increase skin hydration, gradually lighten the appearance of pigmented lesions and soothe irritated skin.
"The extensive network of physicians in the Aesyntix community is very impressive, and we are excited to now offer them access to our newly launched dermatological product, Senté Dermal Repair Cream," said Faheem Hasnain, Chairman of Senté, Inc. "This partnership helps to solidify our goal of delivering novel and innovative products to the medical and cosmetic communities."
About Aesyntix Health
Aesyntix Health, Inc., a leading provider of solutions for dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons, is dedicated to helping physicians enhance the lives of their patients. Through two business divisions, Aesyntix Billing Solutions (revenue cycle management) and Aesyntix Physician Network (group purchasing organization), the company offers dermatology and cosmetic surgery businesses a range of services to help streamline business operations, improve financial results, and strengthen overall practice performance. In addition, Aesyntix Health works closely with industry manufacturers, distributors, and other partners to deliver greater value throughout the medical supply chain. For more information, visit www.aesyntix.com.
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About Senté, Inc.
Senté, Inc. is a privately held cosmeceutical company engaged in the development of innovative and targeted medical skincare products based on glycoproteins. The company recently launched its first physician dispensed dermatological product, Senté Dermal Repair Cream, which is the only cosmeceutical product utilizing heparan sulfate on the market today. Senté, Inc. is committed to delivering novel products for a variety of dermatological concerns. Founded in 2007 and is based in San Diego, California, more information on the company can be found at http://www.sentelabs.com.
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