Mylan Specialty and Pfizer Announce Licensing Agreement for EpiPen® Injection 0.3/0.15mg in Japan

Mylan Specialty L.P., a subsidiary of Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL), and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced a license agreement, under which Pfizer will obtain the exclusive rights to market and sell EpiPen® Injection 0.3/0.15mg in Japan. These products, known in the U.S. as EpiPen® (epinephrine) 0.3mg and EpiPen Jr® (epinephrine) 0.15mg Auto-Injectors, are for self-administration for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by allergens, exercise or unknown triggers. EpiPen Injection is the only approved epinephrine auto-injector in Japan.

"We are very excited to extend our partnership with Pfizer to this important market," said Mylan Chief Executive Officer Heather Bresch. "Last year, we announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved National Health Insurance price listing for EpiPen Injection. We have built on this positive momentum by recently launching our next-generation EpiPen Injection in Japan. We look forward to achieving success with Pfizer as our partner that furthers our commitment to better serve the people of Japan who suffer from life-threatening allergies."

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