Sanofi has announced that the license and development agreement between Sanofi and kaléo, formerly Intelliject Inc., the developer of Auvi-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP), will terminate later this year. At that time, all U.S. and Canadian rights will be returned to kaléo. Sanofi is in discussions with kaléo on these terms and for an orderly transition plan. Kaléo will evaluate timing and options for bringing Auvi-Q back to market.
The decision to return rights for Auvi-Q aligns with Sanofi's ongoing transformation to focus on critical therapeutic areas in its five global business units: Diabetes & Cardiovascular, General Medicines & Emerging Markets, Sanofi Genzyme, Sanofi Pasteur and Merial. Sanofi US will complete the return and reimbursement process associated with the October 28, 2015, voluntary nationwide recall of Auvi-Q. For more information on the recall, please visit www.Auvi-Q.com.
Indication Auvi‑Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) is used to treat life‑threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in people who are at risk for or have a history of these reactions.
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