UNITED
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6-K
Report
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Pursuant to Rule 13A-16
or 15d-16 of
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Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For
the month of March 2020
COMMISSION
FILE Number.
000-29338
CORREVIO
PHARMA CORP.
(Translation
of registrant’s name into English)
1441
Creekside Drive, 6th floor
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British Columbia, V6J 4S7, CANADA
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by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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CORREVIO
PHARMA CORP. |
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(Registrant) |
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| Date: March 10, 2020 |
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/s/
Justin Renz |
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Name: Justin Renz |
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Title: President and Chief Financial
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Exhibit 99.1
Correvio Partners with Hong Kong Teson
Pharma Limited for the Commercialization of Aggrastat® in China
NASDAQ: CORV
TSX: CORV
VANCOUVER and HONG KONG, March 10, 2020 /CNW/
- Correvio Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CORV) (TSX: CORV), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing hospital
drugs, and Hong Kong Teson Pharma Limited (Teson), a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today announced that Correvio International
Sàrl, a wholly owned subsidiary of Correvio, and Teson have entered into an exclusive agreement for the commercialization
of Aggrastat® (tirofiban hydrochloride). The agreement covers the territories of mainland China (excluding Taiwan
and Hong Kong) and Macau. Aggrastat® is Correvio's marketed asset for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular
events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Under the terms of the agreement, Correvio
will receive a one-time upfront payment of $3.0 million (USD) from Teson. Correvio is then eligible to receive up to an additional
$0.5 million (USD) upon Teson's first receipt of product, which is anticipated to occur in the third quarter of 2020. In
exchange, Teson will receive exclusive rights to commercialize Aggrastat in the agreed to territories, at its own cost and expense.
Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"This agreement with Correvio brings to
our pipeline a high-value, commercial-stage asset with a cardiovascular focus and the potential to help a great number of patients
in China and Macau," said Ethan Zeng, General Manager of Teson. "We are delighted to partner with Correvio, a pioneering
specialty pharmaceutical company with a strong track record in commercializing hospital drugs across the globe, and we believe
this transaction underscores our strong focus on and commitment to healthcare innovation. At Teson, our goal is to become
a market leader in commercializing innovative therapies that address unmet medical needs in the Asia Pacific region."
"Teson is dedicated to commercializing
novel, cutting-edge therapies and they have strong sales and marketing expertise and capabilities in China and Macau," said
Mark H.N. Corrigan, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Correvio. "This new strategic alliance adds to Correvio's growing
list of world-class partners who are actively marketing our novel hospital drugs in important global markets. We look forward
to working with Teson and we believe there is no company better suited to maximize the commercial potential of Aggrastat in the
licensed territories."
About Acute Coronary Syndromes
Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) is a term that
refers to a variety of conditions consistent with acute myocardial ischemia and/or infarction that are usually due to an abrupt
reduction in coronary blood flow1. The ACS spectrum includes patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
and non-ST–elevation ACS (NSTE-ACS), which is comprised of non-STEMI (NSTEMI) and unstable angina. The Thrombus (i.e. blood
clot that forms inside a blood vessel or chamber of the heart) formation reduce blood flow in the affected coronary artery and
cause ischemic chest pain1. Research from Datamonitor estimates that in 2013, >880,000 persons in the US experienced
an ACS event, while in the major five EU markets, this figure was >650,0002. Furthermore, the number of ACS incidences
is expected to grow nearly 40% by 20332. Approximately 70,000 acute myocardial infarctions occur each year in Canada
and some 19,000 Canadians die from this condition3.
More About AGGRASTAT®
Aggrastat® (tirofiban hydrochloride,
or HCl) is an intravenous (IV) non-peptidal antagonist of the glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor, an important platelet surface
receptor involved in platelet aggregation. Aggrastat, in combination with heparin and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is currently
approved in Canada for the management of patients with unstable angina or non-Q-wave myocardial infarction, including patients
who may subsequently undergo PCI to decrease the rate of refractory ischemic conditions, new myocardial infarction and death.
By blocking fibrinogen from binding to the GP IIb/IIIa receptor, Aggrastat prevents the crosslinking of platelets, which is the
basis for platelet aggregation. Aggrastat is commercialized in 60 countries worldwide, either by Correvio or via its extensive
distributor and partner network.
About Hong Kong Teson Pharma Limited
Hong Kong Teson Pharma Limited is a privately-held
pharmaceutical company in Hong Kong, China, focusing on commercializing innovative and cutting-edge therapies and medications to
address the unmet medical needs in the Asia Pacific region. With its strong sales and marketing expertise and capabilities and
its nationwide commercial presence and distribution network, Teson is specialized in marketing and commercializing the Cardiovascular
and CNS brands & generics across China, among others.
About Correvio Pharma Corp.
Correvio Pharma Corp. is a specialty pharmaceutical
company focused on providing innovative, high-quality brands that meet the needs of acute care physicians and patients. With a
commercial presence and distribution network covering over 60 countries worldwide, Correvio develops, acquires and commercializes
brands for the in-hospital, acute care market segment. The Company's portfolio of approved and marketed brands includes: Xydalba™
(dalbavancin hydrochloride), for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI); Zevtera®/Mabelio®
(ceftobiprole medocaril sodium), a cephalosporin antibiotic for the treatment of community- and hospital-acquired pneumonia (CAP,
HAP); Brinavess® (vernakalant IV) for the rapid conversion of recent onset atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm;
Aggrastat® (tirofiban hydrochloride) for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with acute
coronary syndrome. Correvio's pipeline of product candidates includes Trevyent®, a drug device combination that
is designed to deliver treprostinil, the world's leading treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Correvio is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market
(CORV) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (CORV). For more information, please visit our web site www.correvio.com.
References
| 1. | Amsterdam EA et al. 2014 AHA/ACC guideline for the
management of patients with non–ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American
Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014;64:e139–228. |
| 2. | Datamonitor. Acute Coronary Syndrome: Epidemiology.
October 2014. |
| 3. | Fitchett DH et al. Assessment and Management of Acute
Coronary Syndromes (ACS): A Canadian Perspective on Current Guideline-Recommended Treatment – Part 1: Non-ST–Segment
Elevation ACS Can J Cardiol 2011; 27:S387–S401 |
Correvio's Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer
Certain statements in this news release contain
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or "forward-looking
information" under applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking
statements include statements that may relate to our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenue or performance,
capital expenditures, financing needs and other information that may not be based on historical fact. Forward-looking statements
can often be identified by the use of terminology such as "believe", "may", "plan", "will",
"estimate", "continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "look forward
to" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions made by us based
on our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors
we believe are appropriate.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, events or developments to be
materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the ability of Teson to sell Aggrastat in the
territories. In particular, no statement herein should be understood to mean: (i) that there will be a first delivery of Aggrastat
to Teson in the third quarter of 2020, or when that first delivery will occur, or (ii) that Teson will turn out to be well suited
to maximize the commercialization of Aggrastat in the territories.
A detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties
facing Correvio are discussed in the annual report and detailed from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") available at www.sec.gov and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com.
In particular, we direct your attention to Correvio's Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2018 and its quarterly
report filed November 14, 2019 for the third quarter of 2019. All of the risks and certainties disclosed in those filings are hereby
incorporated by reference in their entirety into this news release.
While Correvio makes these forward-looking
statements in good faith, given these risks, uncertainties and factors, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements made in this press release. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on our current expectations and we
undertake no obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except
as required by law. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly
investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to their inherent uncertainty.
Correvio® and the Correvio Logo
are the proprietary trademarks of Correvio Pharma Corp.
Aggrastat® and Brinavess® are trademarks owned by Correvio and its affiliates worldwide.
Xydalba™ is a trademark of Allergan Pharmaceuticals International Limited, and used under license.
Zevtera® and Mabelio® are trademarks owned by Basilea Pharmaceutica International Ltd., and used
under license.
Trevyent® is a trademark of SteadyMed Ltd. and used under license.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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For further information: Contacts: Hong Kong Teson Pharma
Limited, Ethan Zeng, General Manager, 020.22911236, ethan@tesonpharma.com; Correvio Pharma Corp., Justin Renz, President &
CFO, Correvio Pharma Corp., 604.677.6905 ext. 128, 800.330.9928, jrenz@correvio.com; Argot Partners, Michelle Carroll/Claudia Styslinger,
212.600.1902, michelle@argotpartners.com, claudia@argotpartners.com
CO: Correvio Pharma Corp
CNW 07:30e 10-MAR-20
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