DURECT CORPORATION (NASDAQ:DRRX) Files An 8-K Other EventsItem 8.01 Other Events
On September 20, 2017, DURECT Corporation issued a press release announcing the appointment of Dr. Myriam Theeuwes as Senior Vice President, Clinical Development. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. Dr. Myriam Theeuwes is the daughter of Dr. Felix Theeuwes, the Chairman of DURECT’s board of directors and the company’s Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Myriam Theeuwes’ appointment as Senior Vice President, Clinical Development, and her compensation were approved by the audit committee and compensation committee, respectively, of DURECT’s board of directors.
Item 8.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
Press Release of DURECT Corporation dated September 20, 2017 |
DURECT CORP ExhibitEX-99.1 2 drrx-ex991_20.htm EX-99.1 drrx-ex991_20.htm Exhibit 99.1 DURECT Appoints Dr. Myriam Theeuwes as Senior Vice President,…To view the full exhibit click here
About DURECT CORPORATION (NASDAQ:DRRX)
Durect Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company with research and development programs. The Company’s products candidates include DUR-928, oral for metabolic/lipid disorders, and DUR-928, injectable for acute organ injuries. Its other product candidates include POSIMIR (controlled release injection of bupivacaine), REMOXY (oral controlled release oxycodone), ORADUR-ADHD, ELADUR (controlled release injection of bupivicane), Relday (risperidone), ORADUR-based opioid (hydromorphone) and SABER-based ophthalmic. The Company’s ALZET product line consists of miniature, implantable osmotic pumps and accessories used for experimental research in mice, rats and other laboratory animals. The Company also manufactures and sells osmotic pumps used in laboratory research and design; and develops and manufactures a range of standard and custom biodegradable polymers and excipients for pharmaceutical and medical device clients for use as raw materials in their products.