J&J Faces Further Criticism Over Bedaquiline Despite Licensing Deal

Agreement With Stop TB Partnership Allows For Generic Versions Of Sirturo In LMICs

Johnson & Johnson has reached an agreement with the Stop TB Partnership that will allow generic bedaquiline versions of the firm’s Sirturo brand to be supplied in low-and middle-income countries where patents remain in effect – but critics say the deal does not go far enough.

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J&J’s licenses will widen global access to bedaquiline • Source: Shutterstock

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