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COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
11. COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
 
RiconPharma LLC
 
In July 2011, we entered into a collaborative arrangement with RiconPharma LLC (“RiconPharma”). Under the parties' master product development and collaboration agreement (the “RiconPharma Agreement”), we and RiconPharma have agreed to collaborate in a cost, asset and profit sharing arrangement for the development, manufacturing, regulatory approval and marketing of certain pharmaceutical products in the United States.
 
In general, RiconPharma is responsible for developing the products and we are responsible for manufacturing, sales, marketing and distribution of the products. The parties are jointly responsible for directing any bioequivalence studies. We are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary regulatory approvals, including the preparation of all ANDAs.
 
Under the RiconPharma Agreement and unless otherwise specified in an amendment, the parties will own equally all the rights, title and interest in the products. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we will be identified on the product packaging as the manufacturer and distributor of the product. During the term of the agreement, both parties are prohibited from developing, manufacturing, selling or distributing any products that are identical or bioequivalent to products covered under the RiconPharma Agreement.
 
We recognize the costs incurred with respect to this agreement as expense and classify the expenses based on the nature of the costs. In the year ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, we incurred $31 thousand, $0.4 million, and $0.7 million in research and development expenses related to the RiconPharma Agreement. No revenue has yet been recognized.
 
Sofgen Pharmaceuticals
   
August 2013 Sofgen Agreement 
 
In August 2013, we entered into an agreement with Sofgen Pharmaceuticals (“Sofgen”) to develop an oral soft gel prescription product indicated for cardiovascular health (the “August 2013 Sofgen Agreement”). The product will be subject to an ANDA filing once developed. In general, Sofgen will be responsible for the development, manufacturing, and regulatory submission of the product, including preparation of the ANDA, and we will make payments based on the completion of certain milestones. Upon approval, Sofgen will manufacture the drug and we will market and distribute the product under our label in the United States, remitting a percentage of profits from sales of the drug to Sofgen.
 
Under the August 2013 Sofgen Agreement, Sofgen will own all the rights, title and interest in the products. During the term, both parties are prohibited from developing, manufacturing, selling, or distributing any product that is identical or bioequivalent to the product covered under the agreement in the U.S. The agreement may be terminated or amended under certain specified circumstances.
 
We recognize the costs incurred with respect to the August 2013 Sofgen Agreement as expense and classify the expenses based on the nature of the costs. In the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, we incurred $0.4 million, $0.2 million, and $0.2 million in research and development expenses related to the agreement. We recognized $7 thousand of net revenues related to the agreement in the year ended December 31, 2015.
 
April 2014 Sofgen Agreement 
 
In April 2014, we entered into a second collaboration agreement with Sofgen to develop an oral soft gel prescription product (the “April 2014 Sofgen Agreement”). The product will be subject to an ANDA filing once developed. In general, Sofgen will be responsible for the development, manufacturing, and regulatory submission of the product, including preparation of the ANDA, and we will make payments based on the completion of certain milestones. Upon approval, Sofgen will manufacture the drug and we will market and distribute the product under our label in the United States, remitting a percentage of profits from sales of the drug to Sofgen.
 
Under the April 2014 Sofgen Agreement, Sofgen will own all the rights, title, and interest in the product. During the term, both parties are prohibited from developing, selling, or distributing any product in the United States that is identical or bioequivalent to the product covered under the agreement. The agreement can be terminated or amended under certain specified circumstances. The agreement’s initial term is ten years from the launch of the product, which term will automatically renew for two year terms until either party terminates the agreement.
 
We recognize the costs incurred with respect to the April 2014 Sofgen Agreement as expense and classify the expenses based on the nature of the costs. In the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we incurred $37 thousand and $0.1 million in research and development expenses related to the agreement. No revenue has yet been recognized.
 
Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd
 
In June 2014, we entered into a collaboration agreement with Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd (“Dexcel”) to commercialize and sell a generic drug product (the “June 2014 Dexcel Agreement”). The product is subject to FDA approval of an ANDA filing. In general, Dexcel will be responsible for the manufacturing and regulatory submission of the product, including obtaining approval of the ANDA, and we will make payments based on the completion of certain milestones. Upon approval, Dexcel will manufacture the drug and we will market and distribute the product under our label in the United States, remitting a percentage of profits from sales of the drug to Dexcel.
 
Under the June 2014 Dexcel Agreement, Dexcel will own all the rights, title and interest in the product. During the term agreement, both parties are prohibited from developing, selling, or distributing any product in the United States that is identical or bioequivalent to the product covered under the agreement. The agreement can be terminated or amended under certain specified circumstances. The agreement’s initial term is five years from the launch of the product, which term can be renewed for two year terms if both parties agree, until either party terminates the agreement.
 
We recognize the costs incurred with respect to the June 2014 Dexcel Agreement as expense and classify the expenses based on the nature of the costs. We have not yet incurred any material expense related to the agreement and no revenue has yet been recognized.