Santen, Aerie reach agreement for rights to Rocklatan, Rhopressa in Japan

Santen Pharmaceutical and Aerie Pharmaceuticals have entered into an exclusive development and commercialization agreement for Rhopressa and Rocklatan in Japan, according to a press release.
The agreement also includes rights in several other Asian countries.
Rhopressa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02%, Aerie) and Rocklatan (netarsudil 0.02% and latanoprost 0.005% ophthalmic solution, Aerie) are already approved by the FDA. In Japan, the first phase 3 study for Rhopressa is in the preparation stage and will likely begin by the end of the year, the release said.
Aerie will receive an upfront

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