Biocon Targets GLP-1s In MENA With Tabuk Tie-Up

Fresh Deal For Diabetes And Weight Products Builds On Existing Alliance Between Firms

Biocon has struck a deal that will see its GLP-1 diabetes and chronic weight management products commercialized in the Middle East region by partner Tabuk Pharmaceutical.

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Biocon and Tabuk have teamed up on GLP-1s • Source: Shutterstock

Biocon has struck a deal with Saudi firm Tabuk Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company that will see the Indian company’s GLP-1 diabetes and chronic weight management products commercialized by Tabuk in “select countries” in the Middle East.

The agreements builds on an existing alliance between Biocon and Tabuk for generics, struck back in 2021 (see sidebar), which Biocon said at the time would pave the way for

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