Santarus to Hold Third Quarter 2010 Financial Results Conference Call on November 8
SAN DIEGO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Santarus, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNTS), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it will release third quarter 2010 financial results after market close on Monday, November 8, 2010. Santarus management will host an investment-community conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.
Individuals interested in participating in the conference call may do so by dialing 888-803-8275 for domestic callers, or 706-643-7736 for international callers. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the Internet may do so by visiting the Investor Relations section of the companya™s website at [ www.santarus.com ].
A webcast replay will be available on the Santarus website for 14 days. A telephone replay will be available for 48 hours following the conclusion of the call by dialing 800-642-1687 for domestic callers, or 706-645-9291 for international callers, and entering reservation code17860587.
About Santarus
Santarus, Inc. is a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products that address the needs of patients treated by physician specialists. The companya™s current commercial efforts are focused on GLUMETZA® (metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets) and CYCLOSET® (bromocriptine mesylate) tablets, which are indicated as adjuncts to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. The company expects to commercially launch CYCLOSET in November 2010.
Santarus also has a diverse development pipeline with three late-stage product candidates in Phase III clinical programs: budesonide MMX® for induction of remission of active ulcerative colitis, rifamycin SV MMX® for treatment of travelersa™ diarrhea and RHUCIN® (recombinant human C1 inhibitor) for treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema. In addition, Santarus plans to initiate a Phase I clinical study in the first half of 2011 with its anti-VLA-1 antibody that the company expects to investigate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. More information about Santarus is available on the companya™s website at [ www.santarus.com ].
Santarus cautions you that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements.The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Santarus that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Santarusa™ business, including, without limitation: difficulties or delays in development, testing, manufacturing and marketing of, and obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals for, Santarusa™ products; and other risks detailed in Santarusa™ prior press releases as well as in public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and Santarus undertakes no obligation to revise or update this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Santarus® is a registered trademark of Santarus, Inc.GLUMETZA® is a registered trademark of Biovail Laboratories International S.r.l. licensed exclusively in the United States to Depomed, Inc.CYCLOSET® is a registered trademark of VeroScience LLC. MMX® is a registered trademark of Cosmo Technologies Limited. RHUCIN® is a registered trademark of Pharming Group NV.