Pfizer says in partnership deal with BMP in China

Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:41am EST
 
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HONG KONG, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Pfizer China, a unit of the world's biggest drugnmaker Pfizer Inc (PFE.N), on Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with BMP Sunstone Corporation (BJGP.O) to import, distribute and promote a Pfizer product used to treat endometriosis in China.

Endometriosis is a medical condition in women of childbearing age that can cause significant pain.

BMP, a specialty pharmaceutical company and a pediatric and women's health products maker in China, said the product, Depo-Provera (Medroxy-progesterone Acetate), was expected to drive its business growth in the mainland.

The company gave no further details. (Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by Chris Lewis)

 

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