BIOSPECIFICS TECHNOLOGIES

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp., a biopharmaceutical company, is engaged in the development of an injectable collagenase for various indications primarily in the United States. It provides injectable collagenase under the XIAFLEX name for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture and Peyronie’s disease. The company also develops XIAFLEX injectable collagenase for frozen shoulder, cellulite, human lipoma, canine lipoma, and uterine fibroid indications, as well as for keloids, hypertrophic scars, scarred tendons, glaucoma, herniated intervertebral discs, and as an adjunct to vitrectomy indications. It has a development and license agreement with Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Lynbrook, New York.