SAINT-GENIS-POUILLY, France, June 10, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Accelerator Applications S.A. (NASDAQ:AAAP) (“AAA” or “the Company”), an international specialist in Molecular Nuclear Medicine (MNM), today announced that it has further strengthened its U.S. supply chain for NETSPOTTM with the addition of two radiopharmacy networks, Triad Isotopes, Inc., the second largest radiopharmaceutical company in the United States, and Nuclear Diagnostic Products, Inc. (“NDP”), a company with three radiopharmacies in the Northeast and a member of United Pharmacy Partners Inc. (“UPPI”), to supply gallium 68 (“Ga 68”) dotatate doses prepared with a novel kit to U.S. hospitals and imaging centers.
NETSPOTTM (formerly known as Somakit-TATE) is a patented kit recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for the preparation of Ga 68 dotatate for injection, for the localization of somatostatin receptor positive neuroendocrine tumors (“NETs”) in adult and pediatric patients using Positron Emission Tomography (“PET“). The product has received orphan drug designation from the FDA.
Triad and NDP will each prepare and deliver NETSPOTTM patient doses to advanced medical imaging sites in selected metropolitan areas. The addition of these partnerships completes the foundation of a robust nationwide supply chain that now includes four radiopharmacy networks.
Marc Pfefferle, Chief Executive Officer of Triad stated, “We are excited about this opportunity and the ability to provide the benefits of NETSPOT™ to our customers. With our large pharmacy network, we continue to provide world renowned technical expertise in the compounding and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals.”
Wayne Wong, Vice President of Product Development for NDP noted, “Nuclear Diagnostic Products, Inc. is committed and looking forward to serving patients and nuclear medicine departments with the preparation and delivery of NETSPOT™. NDP’s experience and expertise in customer service will support NETSPOT™ distribution, one patient at a time.”
Stefano Buono, Chief Executive Officer of AAA said, “With the addition of these new supply chain relationships, we are well positioned to initiate the launch of NETSPOTTM. We believe that Triad and NDP both bring significant capabilities to our network, including Triad’s broad footprint and extensive experience with neuroendocrine tumor products, and NDP’s strong position and customer focus in the Northeast region of the country. We look forward to working closely with all of our partners and expanding the potential market reach of NETSPOTTM. We believe in the potential of NETSPOTTM to improve the accuracy of diagnoses of NETs and our goal is to provide access for as many patients as possible.”
About NETSPOTTM
NETSPOTTM is a novel patented kit developed by AAA for the preparation of gallium Ga 68 dotatate for injection, for localization of somatostatin receptor positive neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in adult and pediatric patients using Positron Emission Tomography (“PET“). The kit has been designated as an orphan drug by the EMA and the FDA. For full prescribing information for NETSPOTTM please refer to: http://go.usa.gov/cSywA.
About Triad Isotopes, Inc.
Triad Isotopes Inc. is a nationwide nuclear pharmacy company headquartered in Orlando, Fla. The company’s national network of more than 54 locations serves 4 million patients each year, making Triad Isotopes the nation’s second-largest radiopharmaceutical provider. Triad’s network of specialized facilities provide the products used by hospitals and nuclear medicine operators to help diagnose and treat patients, primarily those with cardiac and cancer concerns. For more information please visit: www.TriadIsotopes.com.
About Nuclear Diagnostic Products, Inc.
Nuclear Diagnostic Products has a network of three independent nuclear pharmacy locations serving the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia areas. NDP assures the highest quality diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals by providing exceptional product preparation, delivery and customer service, all of which enhance our commitment to providing The Best Patient Care. To contact us, please visit www.ndprx.com.
About Advanced Accelerator Applications
Advanced Accelerator Applications (AAA) is an innovative radiopharmaceutical company that develops, produces and commercializes Molecular Nuclear Medicine (MNM) products. AAA’s lead therapeutic product candidate, Lutathera, is a novel MNM compound that AAA is currently developing for the treatment of Neuro Endocrine Tumors, a significant unmet medical need. Founded in 2002, AAA has its headquarters in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France. AAA currently has 20 production and R&D facilities able to manufacture both diagnostics and therapeutic MNM products, and has over 440 employees in 13 countries (France, Italy, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, Portugal, The Netherlands, Belgium, Israel, U.S. and Canada). AAA reported sales of €88.6 million in 2015 (+26.8% vs. 2014) and sales of €26.9 million for 1Q 2016 (+29.6% vs. 1Q15). AAA is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker “AAAP”. For more information please visit: www.adacap.com.
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