Discus Dental Secures Exclusive U.S. Distribution Rights for sole FDA Approved Prescription Drug for Aphthous Ulcers
Breakthrough Product Signals Potential Relief for the Millions of Canker Sore Sufferers in the U.S.
(Culver City, CA), December 6, 2005 – Discus Dental,
a leading manufacturer and marketer of professional and consumer dental
products, today announced it had reached an agreement with Uluru, Inc.
for the exclusive U.S. distribution rights of Aphthasol, the first and
only FDA approved prescription drug for the treatment of recurrent aphthous
ulcers (canker sores) in healthy adults. The agreement includes distribution
through retail pharmacies, institutional pharmacies and direct to medical
and dental professionals.
“This agreement will allow us to leverage our strengths within
the dental industry to effectively create awareness and adoption of
this breakthrough product and provide the millions of canker sore sufferers
with a proven treatment,” explained Brendan McLoughlin, Vice President
& General Manager of Pharmaceutical & Consumer Products, Discus
Dental.
Approximately 60 million people in the U. S. suffer from the pain and
irritation of canker sores annually. The exact cause of most canker
sores is unknown. Stress or tissue injury is thought to be the cause
of simple canker sores. Certain foods – including citrus or acidic
fruits and vegetables can trigger a canker sore or make the problem
worse. Some cases of complex canker sores are caused by an underlying
health condition, such as an impaired immune system; nutritional problems,
such as vitamin B-12, zinc, folic acid, or iron deficiency; and gastrointestinal
tract disease, such as Celiac disease and Crohn's disease.
“With their exceptional record marketing products to the dental
professionals and their consumer marketing expertise Discus Dental is
the ideal partner to market Aphthasol,” says Kerry Gray, President
and CEO of ULURU Inc. “Extensive market research clearly indicates
that there is a significant market opportunity for a product that can
accelerate healing of aphthous ulcers and reduce pain. We look forward
to working with Discus Dental to maximize this product opportunity.”
Discus Dental: Founded in 1993, Discus Dental, Inc.
is a leader in the marketing and worldwide distribution of premium clinical
and aesthetic products to dental professionals and leading edge oral
care products direct to consumers. The company also provides state of
the art practice management software, practice building tools and services
as well as expert industry training for the dental community. Discus
Dental is headquartered in Culver City, California. More information
is available at www.discusdental.com.
Uluru Inc. is an emerging specialty pharmaceutical
company dedicated to becoming a leading topical drug delivery and oral
care company by developing products utilizing its innovative transmucosal
delivery system and hydrogel nanopartical aggregate technology and acquiring
value-added topical products.
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