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Metformin extended release--DepoMed: metformin, metformin gastric retention, metformin GR.

Drugs in R&D, 2004

1,000 participants

Abstract

Metformin extended release [Glumetza, metformin hydrochloride, metformin gastric retention, metformin GR] is a proprietary once-a-day formulation of metformin hydrochloride under development with DepoMed for the treatment of diabetes. In May 2002, DepoMed licensed manufacturing and marketing rights for its proprietary formulation of metformin extended release (500mg dose) to Biovail Corporation for the US (including Puerto Rico) and Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, Biovail would pay a $25 million milestone fee upon approval and also customary royalties on the net sales in the US and Canada. Biovail also agreed to acquire approximately 2.4 million of additionally issued DepoMed shares for $12.3 million. Biovail has subsequently developed a 1000mg dose of metformin extended release. In April 2004, Depomed and Biovail amended their original license agreement of May 2002. Under the terms of the amended agreement, Depomed will receive royalties on sales of Biovail's 1000mg tablet in the US and Canada. In turn, Biovail acquired access to Depomed's clinical data for the metformin 500mg tablet that will be used to accelerate regulatory filings for Biovail's 1000mg tablet and establish equivalence between the two dosages. Metformin GR is available for partnership in Europe and Asia (Bio-Square-2004, Basel, Switzerland). In April 2004, Depomed and Biovail filed an NDA with the US FDA for the once-daily, extended-release formulation of metformin extended release (Glumetza),…

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