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Santhera Secures Agreement with Uniphar for the Distribution of AGAMREE® (Vamorolone) in five GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Countries
Pratteln, Switzerland, 19 August, 2025 – Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX: SANN) announces the signing of an exclusive agreement with Uniphar to manage the distribution of AGAMREE® (vamorolone) in the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients four years of age and older. Sales are expected to begin on a named patient basis in Q1 2026, with broader commercial sales anticipated in late 2026 following
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