AMIC teams with GSG International for Mo-99, Tech-99 distribution deal

Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation (AMIC) has entered into a strategic alliance with GSG International to collaborate in the joint development of technologies for the production of medical isotopes and the marketing and distribution of related isotopes, equipment and services.

The alliance will first work together on the worldwide distribution of Molybendum-99 and Technetium-99 generators and kits acquired or manufactured by GSG, according to a release issued by Kennewick, Wash.-based AMIC.

AMIC initially will have exclusive rights for sale and distribution in North America, South America and China, and may later obtain additional rights subject to the alliance’s performance.

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