Singapore, Nov 6, 2009: Hyphens Marketing & Technical Services, a Singapore-headquartered pharmaceutical company with strong presence in Southeast Asia, has signed distribution agreement with PT Nicholas Laboratories Indonesia and PT Kebayoran Pharma enabling the latter to distribute its innovative medical products in Indonesia.

Under the terms of the agreement, Hyphens, which already have a registered representative office in Indonesia, will be responsible for sales and marketing whereas PT Nicholas Laboratories Indonesia will seek regulatory approvals of various products from The National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) Indonesia. PT Kebayoran on the other hand will be responsible for nationwide distribution of goods.

Mr. Lim See Wah, Managing Director of Hyphens said, “This new partnership will be our initial foothold in growing our operational presence in Indonesia, in line with our aim to be a leading pharmaceutical company in Southeast Asia. This new capability we have in Indonesia will enable us to expand our collaboration with some of our existing principals and licensors. We are also hopeful that our operation in Indonesia will contribute towards improving patient care.”

With regional headquarters in Singapore and local offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, Hyphens has successfully launched numerous key products. Its core therapeutic areas are Allergy & Otolaryngology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology and Radiology. Hyphens currently partners with various companies from Australia, Europe and the USA.