Spencer Pharmaceutical Inc. Announces Corporate Update
June 22 2011 - 8:59AM
Marketwired
Spencer Pharmaceutical Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SPPH) provides a Corporate
update to its shareholders in response to questions from
shareholders.
Back on November 9, 2010 the Company provided a corporate update
in the form of a supplemental information report via the newswire.
At that time a similar backlog of questions from shareholders were
addressed in an open forum. The Company believes this is an
effective way of communicating to all shareholders at the same
time.
Technologies developed by Spencer and Animal Study Results All
the new platforms developed by Spencer Pharmaceutical are based on
monolithic matrices with excipients which possess, for certain
drugs, unique profiles for controlled release of active
pharmaceutical ingredients (API). These dissolution profiles are
advantageous, improving compliance and possibly preventing
undesirable secondary effects.
The simplicity and versatility of the or «Highly Soluble Drug
Extended Release» technology or HSDER and «Two Release Rates»
monolithic excipient technologies 2RR make these novel matrices
compatible with various drugs and we believe as being highly
competitive in the field of drug delivery systems.
These technologies are based on existing biomaterials used as
excipients to:
- Produce monolithic matrices;
- Control the release of active pharmaceutical ingredients;
- Decrease the size of existing pills by Increase the drug
loading of tablets
- Possibly reducing or eliminate side effects caused by
multiple-doses during a longer period;
- Enhance safety and improve efficacy profile of the active
molecule offered by our controlled release technologies;
- Increase patient compliance by taking a single dose;
Advantages:
- Inexpensive raw material;
- High drug loading;
- Simply to manufacture (by direct compression of mixture of
dried powders);
- Compatible with a large range of active pharmaceutical
ingredients (API).
During the last few months we have developed the following
technologies:
- 2RR or «Two Release Rates» monolithic excipient technology for
the ;
- HSDER or «Highly Soluble Drug Extended Release»
technology;
- MBP TECHNOLOGY (Matrix for Bioactive Peptide/Protein)
The results of pharmacokinetics studies performed on Beagle dogs
have confirmed that the 2RR «Two Release Rates» of Ibuprofen in
studies suggest for newly formulated 2RR monolithic tablet of an
anti-inflammatory drug (Ibuprofen 400 mg). Our results indicate
that our proprietary formulated Ibuprofen is responsible for a
first rapid release equivalent to commercial immediate release
tablets , but is also capable of a longer sustained release in the
therapeutic windows for a bioequivalence approximately equal to
three (3) commercial tablets (Ibuprofen 200 mg x 3 tablets). The
company is excited about the potential commercial possibilities
offered by the results of this new delivery system that has proven
its efficacy in a standard animal model.
The HSDER technology (Highly Soluble Drug Extended Release
Technology) is particularly adequate for highly soluble Active
Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) for which the Controlled release is
advantageous. These drugs, due to their high hydrophilicity, are
difficult to be formulated, such as metformin. This drug is an oral
anti-diabetic used for the treatment of type-II diabetes,
particularly in overweight and obese people. However, metformin may
present adverse gastrointestinal associated events such as
anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, etc. These discomforts are
often distressing and represent an important barrier to successful
treatment with this agent and it is well recognized that side
effects of metformin can be minimized by using a controlled release
system. The results of pharmacokinetics studies performed on Beagle
dogs have confirmed that Spencer Pharmaceutical proprietary
monolithic tablets (Metformin 500 mg) present a kinetic profile
similar to that of commercial tablets (Metformin 500 mg) but our
formulations are obtained at a much lower production costs by using
inexpensive and generally recognized as safe excipients, that allow
a high drug loading capacity with simplified production steps.
During the last semester (Quarter) we have also obtained an
in-licensed option for an innovative gene-delivery technology and
we will keep our shareholders informed about the developments in
this field.
Negotiations with Al-Dorra Holdings Inc./Hail First Pharma Inc.
The discussions for a cash buyout to Spencer shareholders shares by
Al-Dorra Holdings Inc. and Hail First Pharma Inc. have been revised
by Hail First Pharma Inc. In the alternative, Hail First Pharma
Inc. has presented an offer to purchase the assets of Spencer in a
share and royalty transaction. Negotiations are ongoing and there
can be no assurances that such transaction will be completed. To
date, Spencer has not received the $1.2mm signed with the extension
agreement of March 16th, 2011
Financials/ Financing The Company recently filed its audited
2010 year end. With Q1 to be filed shortly.
Old business The Company, as previously announced, will not be
partnering with National Pharmaceutical as management felt that we
will pursue other opportunities in developing therapeutics related
to the Central Nervous System diseases treatment.
Spencer Pharmaceutical Inc. is a US-based Pharmaceutical
Research and Development Corporation, which is developing
innovative drug release and absorption systems for the treatment of
metabolic diseases such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Important Information
About Forward-Looking Statements: In this
press release may be "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect,"
"intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company or
its management, identify forward-looking statements. These
statements are based on current expectations, estimates and
projections about the company's business based, in part, on
assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees
of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and
assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual
outcomes and results may, and probably will, differ materially from
what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements
due to numerous factors, including those described above. In
addition, such statements could be affected by risks and
uncertainties related to the exploration for and development of
mineralized material, product demand, market and customer
acceptance, competition, pricing and development difficulties, as
well as general industry and market conditions and growth rates and
general economic conditions. Any forward-looking statements speak
only as of the date on which they are made, and the company does
not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this
release. Information on the Company's website does not constitute a
part of this release. Although there is an offer currently coming
from a third party, the Company can provide no assurances that the
offer will be made, the timelines achieved, or the minimum offer
will be realized.
Contact: Ian Morrice Executive Vice President and
Director Spencer Pharmaceutical Inc. 1+(617) 973-5017
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