MONTREAL, Jan. 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – Valeo Pharma Inc. (CSE:VPH)(OTCQB:VPHIF)(FSE: VP2)(“Valeo” or the “Company“), a Canadian pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has received notice of a positive recommendation by Quebec’s Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (“INESSS”) to the Health Minister for the inclusion of its Low Molecular Weight Heparin biosimilar (LMWH), Redesca™ and Redesca™ HP, on the list of medications covered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders.
“We are very pleased to have received a positive recommendation by INESSS, a key milestone in the coming commercial launch of Redesca™”, said Steve Saviuk, Valeo’s CEO. “Redesca™ has a long and strong history of safety and efficacy with more than 8 years of proven in-market data internationally. Redesca™ will be available across Canada and Valeo intends to pursue discussions for the inclusion of Redesca on all other provincial formularies. Valeo is planning to launch Redesca™ during the first half of 2021.”
In addition to being used primarily for treating and preventing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, LMWHs are also now increasingly used as the first line of defense tool in the fight against Covid-19. The World Health Organization (“WHO”) issued guidance regarding the prophylaxis use of LMWH to help prevent complications in the clinical management of severe acute respiratory infections when novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection is suspected.
About Redesca™
Redesca™ is a low molecular weight heparin biosimilar. LMWHs are injectable anticoagulant drugs used primarily to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Redesca™ has more than 8 years of proven in-market safety internationally and more than 150 million patient days treated in Europe alone.
About Valeo Pharma
Valeo Pharma Inc. (CSE:VPH)(OTCQB:VPHIF)(FSE: VP2) is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the commercialization of innovative prescription products in Canada with a focus on Neurodegenerative Diseases, Oncology and Hospital Specialty Products. Headquartered in Kirkland, Quebec, Valeo Pharma has the full capability and complete infrastructure to register and properly manage its growing product portfolio through all stages of commercialization. For more information, please visit www.valeopharma.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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