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Other license agreements and acquired product rights
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other license agreements and acquired product rights
9. Other license agreements and acquired product rights:

TTY license and supply agreement

On October 7, 2010, the Company announced a license and supply agreement with TTY Biopharm Co., Ltd. (“TTY”) for the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize BEMA® Fentanyl in the Republic of China, Taiwan. The agreement results in potential milestone payments to the Company of up to $1.3 million, which include an upfront payment of $0.3 million that was received in 2010. In addition, the Company will receive an ongoing royalty based on net sales. TTY will be responsible for the regulatory filing of BEMA® Fentanyl in Taiwan as well as future commercialization in that territory. The term of the agreement with TTY is for the period from October 4, 2010 until the date fifteen years after first commercial sale unless the agreement is extended in writing or earlier terminated as provided for in the agreement.

In February, March and June 2017, the Company received payments of $0.2 million, $0.03 million and $0.1 million, respectively, from TTY, which related to royalties based on product purchased in Taiwan by TTY of PAINKYL, which is recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

In February 2016 and June 2016, the Company received separate payments of $0.24 million each from TTY which is recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016.