LONDON, UK I March 27, 2013 I Shionogi Limited, the London-based European subsidiary of Shionogi & Co., Ltd announced today that on 26th March 2013 the European Medicines Agency (EMA) accepted its Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) submission for ospemifene for the treatment of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) in post-menopausal women.

“We are pleased to announce the MAA submission for ospemifene to the EMA following the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval last month. The acceptance of the MAA submission for ospemifene not only represents an important step forward in expanding the treatment options for women living in Europe with this condition, but it is also an important milestone for Shionogi as it continues to build its business in Europe” said Takashi Takenoshita, CEO of Shionogi Limited.

About Shionogi

Shionogi Limited is the London-based, European subsidiary of Shionogi & Co.,Ltd, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Shionogi & Co., Ltd. is a major research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to placing the highest value on patients. Shionogi’s Research and Development currently targets three therapeutic areas: Infectious Diseases, Pain, and Metabolic Syndrome. In addition, Shionogi is engaged in new research areas such as allergy and cancer. Contributing to the health of patients around the world through development in these therapeutic areas is Shionogi’s primary goal. For more details, please visit www.shionogi.co.jp. For more information on Shionogi Limited, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, please contact +44 203 609 8660.

SOURCE: Shionogi