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Alvogen’s Lotus Picks Up Darbepoetin Alfa Rights In Asia

Biosimilar Agreement Covers Taiwan And Key Asian Markets

 
• By Dean Rudge

Lotus Pharmaceuticals has expanded its biosimilar pipeline to five by bringing in rights in Taiwan and South East Asia markets to Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical’s biosimilar of Kyowa Kirin’s Nesp (darbepoetin alfa).

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The combined size of Lotus’ markets of interest is roughly US$30m • Source: Shutterstock

Alvogen’sLotus Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. subsidiary has picked up the exclusive rights to market Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical’s biosimilar of Kyowa Kirin’s Nesp (darbepoetin alfa) under a “long-term” strategic partnership covering Taiwan and certain South East Asian markets, marking the fifth biosimilar product in the Taiwanese firm’s pipeline.

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