Wockhardt, Jemincare tie up for respiratory antibiotic Nafithromycin

Mumbai: Wockhardt Bio AG, a subsidiary of Wockhardt Limited and Jiangxi Jemincare Group Company Limited, China, have partnered for Wockhardt's novel patented antibiotic WCK 4873 (INN: Nafithromycin) in People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections.

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Jemincare will be responsible for exclusive development and commercialization of the Nafithromycin in the select markets. A joint steering committee is formed to oversee development and regulatory activities. Wockhardt will receive an upfront payment and will be eligible for regulatory-linked milestone payments. Further, Wockhardt would supply the product to Jemincare and will receive royalties on net sales. Wockhardt would transfer the manufacturing technology to Jemincare at mutually agreed time.

Dr. Habil Khorakiwala, Founder Chairman of Wockhardt Group said, "Wockhardt has been at the forefront in the fight against Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) which has been identified as one of the top threats by WHO. Our novel drug discovery program of around 20 years has yielded a rich pipeline of products which are at different stages of commercialization. This arrangement upholds our commitment in the fight against AMR."