Patent Pool Strikes Deals with Cipla, Pfizer For New HIV, TB Drugs

The Medicines Patent Pool, a UN-backed public health organization, has announced deals with two major global pharma firms aimed at providing innovative, effective and affordable treatment for people - including children - living with HIV and TB. 

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The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), a “one-stop shop” for patented medicines owned by different companies and made available for voluntary licensing in low- and middle-income countries, has struck an agreement with Cipla Ltd. under which India’s third-largest generic drug company will develop, manufacture and supply HIV treatment lopinavir (LPV) and ritonavir (RTV) for pediatric use.

Cipla will make LPV and RTV individually or in combination for pediatric use under the sub-licensing deal

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