Reiterating its commitment to dermatology, Almirall SA has entered a deal with US-based Dermira Inc. for the investigational anti-IL-13 monoclonal antibody lebrikizumab. The family-controlled Spanish group gets an option to exclusively license European rights to develop and commercialize lebrikizumab to treat atopic dermatitis, for which Dermira gets an upfront option fee of $30m.
Almirall Extends Dermatology Reach With Dermira Lebrikizumab Deal
Almirall has re-affirmed its dermatology emphasis by entering a lebrikizumab option and license pact with Dermira for treating eczema in Europe.
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