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"Portugal was one of the 13 European countries included in the successfulmutual recognition procedure earlier this year," said Pharmaxis ChiefExecutive Officer Dr Alan Robertson.
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"Bronchial challenge testing is a common procedure in Potuguese hospitalsand we have sought a distributor that already has a strong franchise in thismarket and will provide the best support for Aridol; we are delighted toannounce our agreement with Pulmocor."
Mr Ricardo Villar, President of Pulmocor said, "Founded in 1982, Pulmocorhas a strong reputation for quality and excellence among respiratoryspecialists and brings many years of bronchial challenge testing experience tothe promotion of Aridol. Pulmocor is currently extending its activity intospecialist pharmaceutical products and Aridol represents an important additionto our portfolio and our ability to service respiratory specialists."
Aridol has already been approved in Europe by the mutual recognitionprocedure and is now awaiting confirmation of national approval in Portugal.
A simple to use airways inflammation test, Aridol is administered as a drypowder in a hand held inhaler. Doctors can use the results of this test toidentify airway hyper-responsiveness -- a hallmark of asthma.
To find out more about Pharmaxis go to http://www.pharmaxis.com.au .
To find out more about Aridol go to http://www.pharmaxis.com.au/target-diseases-and-products/our-products/our-products_home.cfm .
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SOURCE Pharmaxis Ltd