Chiron to become new vaccine partner for Meda

Chiron to become new vaccine partner for Meda Meda has signed a letter of intent with Chiron Behring of Germany relating to the marketing of influenza vaccines in Sweden. "Meda has many years' experience of the market for influenza vaccines. In Sweden, Meda had a market share of around 20 per cent in 1998. So this partnership with Chiron is ideal, as we are already familiar with the target groups and the special conditions that apply to influenza vaccines," says Göran Pettersson, Meda's Managing Director. The partnership will have a term of three years and will involve the marketing ® of the influenza vaccine Begrivac , which has already been approved for marketing in Sweden. The sales of the influenza vaccine takes place between September and November. The market for influenza vaccines in Sweden totalled around SEK 34 million in 1998. The agreement is expected to be signed during the spring of 1999. Chiron is one of the world's largest bioengineering companies, with more than 7,000 employees on four continents. The company operates within three fields of health care: oncology and infectious diseases, pediatric and adult vaccines. Research focuses on recombinant technology, small molecule discovery and gene therapy. For further information, please contact Göran Pettersson Managing DirectorPhone +46 31-701 28 01 or +46 70-445 03 01 Annette Johansson Public Relations Manager Phone +46 31-701 29 04 or +46 70-445 03 00 Meda develops profitable partnerships in the Nordic and Baltic areas in collaboration with international producers of pharmaceuticals, nutrition and medical device products. With our thorough knowledge and our expertise in marketing and sales, we offer benefits to the health and medical care sector at the same time as we promote our own and our partner's growth and development. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/02/15/19990215BIT00090/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/02/15/19990215BIT00090/bit0002.pdf