ANALYSIS: Hanmi Deal Strengthens BI’s Hand But Competitors Ahead

Hanmi’s third-generation EGFR inhibitor HM61713, acquired for $50 million up front, strongly complements Boehringer Ingelheim’s existing oncology drug Gilotrif/Giotrif, but the new asset is facing competitors from AstraZeneca and Clovis that are more advanced in development.