SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 8, 2008
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 000-23143 | | 13-3379479 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, New York | | 10591 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (914) 789-2800 |
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Section 8
Item 8.01. Other Events
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is collaborating with Wyeth in the development and commercialization of its product candidate, methylnaltrexone.
As previously announced in Progenics’ Form 8-K filing dated October 18, 2007, Wyeth achieved the target enrollment of 495 patients in the first of two phase 3 clinical trials of intravenous methylnaltrexone for management of post-operative ileus. Progenics has now achieved the target enrollment of 495 patients in the second such phase 3 clinical trial.
Progenics expects to announce results from these clinical studies in early 2008.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
By: /s/ ROBERT A. MCKINNEY
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President,
Finance & Operations and Treasurer
Date: January 8, 2008