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Item 8.01 Other Events.
As previously announced, on July 21, 2023, Blue Water Biotech, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Licensing and Services Master Agreement (the “MSA”) with IQVIA Inc. and related Statements of Work (“SOWs”) with IQVIA Inc.’s affiliate, IQVIA CSMS US Inc. (together with IQVIA Inc., “IQVIA”). On October 12, 2023, the Company delivered termination notices under the MSA and SOWs.
The termination notices were delivered following the Company’s review of strategic considerations and market assessments regarding the ENTADFI® and ZONTIVITY® products covered by the MSA and SOWs.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Blue Water Biotech, Inc. | ||
| Date: October 18, 2023 | By: | /s/ Dr. Neil Campbell |
| Dr. Neil Campbell | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||