Hanmi Says Sanofi Made 'Optimal' Efpeglenatide Decision, Still Eyes 2021 Approval

Hanmi Pharm is remaining upbeat after Sanofi’s decision to find another commercialization partner for efpeglenatide, saying it was the best strategy for the long-acting GLP-1 agonist given the strategic change in the big pharma’s diabetes strategy.

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Sanofi’s decision to find another partner to take over and commercialize efpeglenatide (SAR439977), which it had licensed in from Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., is an “optimal strategy” for the continued development and eventual sale of the long-acting GLP-1 agonist for type 2 diabetes, the South Korean pharma firm has said.

The two companies will continue to closely discuss the matter to keep on track a plan to file for the...

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