RAYALDEE launched in Germany by OPKO Health’s Licensee, VFMCRP

OPKO Health, Inc. announces that Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (VFMCRP) has initiated the commercial launch of RAYALDEE® (extended release calcifediol) in Germany, the first launch of RAYALDEE outside the U.S. VFMCRP is OPKO’s commercial partner for RAYALDEE in Europe and selected markets outside the U.S., and the sales kick-off in Germany began with presentations by VFMCRP executives and several nephrology key opinion leaders.

RAYALDEE extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in adult patients with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and vitamin D insufficiency. VFMCRP has received marketing authorizations for RAYALDEE in 11 European countries and expects to launch in additional markets later this year.

“The launch of RAYALDEE in Germany is a significant commercial milestone with more European countries expected to come on board, beginning with Switzerland in early March. Europe represents a large market opportunity for RAYALDEE with an estimated 26 million people suffering from stage 3 or 4 CKD,” said Phillip Frost, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OPKO. “VFMCRP has significant expertise in nephrology and we are confident in their ability to market RAYALDEE successfully in Germany and other licensed territories.”
MB Bureau