BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. Provides Update on XIAPEX Launch Progress in EU

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp.

today provided an update on the launch progress of XIAPEX® (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) in Europe. As reported by BioSpecifics' strategic partner, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

, XIAPEX is now available for sale by Pfizer, Inc.

in 7 European countries: the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Austria. XIAPEX is a new non-surgical treatment option for Dupuytren's contracture in adult patients with a palpable cord and is the first injectable treatment to be approved in the EU for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture.