Pratteln, Switzerland, October 9, 2025 – Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX: SANN) announces the signing of an exclusive agreement with Biomedica for the distribution of AGAMREE® (vamorolone) in Russia, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients four years of age and older. Under the terms of the agreement, Santhera will receive a percentage of net sales, in line with previous distribution agreements, with sales expected to begin in Q1 2026. This collaboration will enable access to AGAMRE ...

Core Viewpoint - Santhera Pharmaceuticals has signed an exclusive agreement with Ikris Pharma Network to distribute AGAMREE® (vamorolone) in India for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients aged four and older, with sales expected to start in Q4 2025 [1][2][12] Company Overview - Santhera Pharmaceuticals is a Swiss specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for rare neuromuscular diseases, particularly DMD [8] - AGAMREE® (vamorolone) is a novel drug that acts similarly to glucocorticoids but aims to reduce associated safety concerns, positioning it as an alternative to existing corticosteroids [4][8] Partnership Details - The agreement with Ikris has a five-year term, and Santhera will receive a percentage of net sales, consistent with previous distribution agreements [1][2] - Ikris Pharma Network is India's largest named patient supply company, specializing in rare disease medications and has experience in DMD [11] Product Information - AGAMREE has shown potential to dissociate efficacy from steroid safety concerns, making it a promising treatment option for DMD [4][5] - In the pivotal VISION-DMD study, AGAMREE met its primary endpoint and demonstrated a good safety profile, with common side effects being mild to moderate [5][6] Market Expansion - The agreement with Ikris follows recent distribution deals in Turkey and Gulf Cooperation Council countries, indicating Santhera's commitment to expanding AGAMREE's global access [2][3] - The collaboration aims to provide a regulatory-compliant pathway for access to AGAMREE and enhance patient support and disease awareness in India [12][13]

Core Insights - Santhera Pharmaceuticals has signed an exclusive agreement with Gen İlaç ve Sağlık Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş. for the distribution and promotion of AGAMREE® (vamorolone) in Turkey for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients aged four and older [1][2] - The supply and sales by GEN are expected to commence in the first half of 2026, starting with named patient sales followed by commercial sales [1] - Santhera will receive a small upfront payment and an ongoing percentage of net sales as per previous agreements [1] Company Overview - Santhera Pharmaceuticals is a Swiss specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for rare neuromuscular diseases with high unmet medical needs [7] - AGAMREE® (vamorolone) is a dissociative steroid with a novel mode of action, approved in multiple regions including the U.S., EU, UK, China, and Hong Kong for the treatment of DMD [7][9] - The company has out-licensed rights to AGAMREE for North America and certain Southeast Asian countries [9] Product Information - AGAMREE is designed to bind to the same receptor as glucocorticoids but modifies its downstream activity, potentially dissociating efficacy from steroid safety concerns [3] - In the pivotal VISION-DMD study, AGAMREE met the primary endpoint of Time to Stand (TTSTAND) velocity versus placebo with a p-value of 0.002 at 24 weeks, demonstrating a good safety and tolerability profile [4] - Unlike corticosteroids, AGAMREE shows no restriction of growth and has no negative effects on bone metabolism [5] Partner Company Overview - Gen İlaç ve Sağlık Ürünleri San. ve Tic. A.Ş. is Turkey's leading specialty pharmaceutical company, focusing on innovative therapies for neurological and neuromuscular disorders since 1998 [10] - GEN has a GMP-certified facility and invests in original drug development through dedicated R&D centers [10]