Japan Phase III Wins, Asian Alliances Buoy Kissei's Linzagolix

US Refiling Planned

While its European licensee is preparing for an imminent launch, Kissei has also been expanding its partnerships in Asia for female health product linzagolix. A new alliance is also being sought in the US to assist with a new trial and NDA refiling there.

Kissei has expanded its licensing partnership for linzagolix while searching for a new US partner.
Kissei expands partnerships, seeking new US partner for linzagolix • Source: Shutterstock

A previous regulatory setback in the US for Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd’s female health product linzagolix has not discouraged the Japanese firm from continued development of the oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist and building its global presence through new alliances.

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