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The agreement aims to to develop and market an anti-cancer drug, Tasigna (nilotinib), a transduction inhibitor, used for treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia.
Through the agreement, the selected generic manufacturers, Aurobindo, Cipla and Viatris, will be able to develop, manufacture, and supply generic versions of cabotegravir LA for PrEP, in 90 countries, subject to required regulatory approvals being obtained.
This non-exclusive licence agreement, will enable MPP to support the identification of suitable partners for the development and commercialisation of mdc-STM, an injectable formulation of ivermectin with a three-month action-duration.
Through this agreement, selected generic manufacturers will have the opportunity to develop, manufacture and supply generic versions of cabotegravir LA for PrEP, the first long-acting HIV prevention medicine, in 90 countries, subject to regulatory approvals being obtained.
With this agreement, the active pharmaceutical ingredient nirmatrelvir can be fully manufactured in Brazil by Nortec, ensuring safety and adherence to treatment for countries such as: South Africa, Tanzania, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, among others.
The agreement aims to commercialize a generic version of Pfizer’s COVID-19 oral treatment, Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir), indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease, in 95 low and middle-income markets.
Sublicences will allow manufacturers (Teva, Cipla, Biocon, Amneal, Viatris, Torrent, MSN, Sun Pharma, Cadila, Glenmark, Fosun, Beximco, Celltrion & others) to produce the raw materials for generic of Pfizer’s COVID-19 nirmatrelvir and finished drug co-packaged with ritonavir.
This agreement allows Natco to expand access to COVID-19 medicines in 105 countries in generic name. Under the licence, Natco can set its own price for the generic products it produces, paying a royalty on sales to MSD.
The licences are applicable for both molnupiravir (API) and finished product in capsules form. It enables the company to launch the product within India as well as export to 104 other countries around the world, Biophore India Pharmaceuticals said in a statement.
Under the terms of license agreement between Pfizer and MPP, qualified generic medicine manufacturers worldwide that are granted sub-licenses will be able to supply PF-07321332 in combination with ritonavir to 95 countries, covering up to approx 53% of the world’s population.
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