Photocure ASA: US Congressman Tom Reed Introduces Bill To Give Cancer Patients Access To Breakthrough Treatment


Bill makes most up-to-date cancer treatment available to patients; requires fair payment policy for hospitals

Oslo, Norway, 25 June 2013:  Photocure ASA (OSE: PHO), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on photodynamic technologies in dermatology and cancer, is pleased to note the statement sent out by US Congressman Tom Reed today on his introduction of a new legislation to ensure that senior patients have access to the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art cancer treatment technology.

Congressman Tom Reed's full statement can be found here: http://reed.house.gov/press-releases.

For further information, please contact:
 
Photocure
President & CEO Kjetil Hestdal
Tel: + 47 913 19 535, Email: kh@photocure.no

CFO Erik Dahl
Tel: +47 50 55 000, Email: ed@photocure.no

Hume Brophy
Mary Clark, Hollie Vile, Supriya Mathur
Tel: +44 20 3440 5653, Email: photocure@humebrophy.com

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About Photocure ASA
Photocure ASA, headquartered in Oslo Norway, is a specialty pharmaceutical company and world leader in photodynamic technology. Based on our unique proprietary Photocure Technology(TM) platform, Photocure develops and commercializes highly selective and effective solutions within disease areas with high unmet medical need, such as bladder cancer, HPV and precancerous cervical lesions, colorectal cancer and skin conditions. Our aim is to provide solutions which can improve health outcomes for patients worldwide. Photocure is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: PHO). Information about Photocure is available at www.photocure.com.