Zydus, Daewoong Pharma collaborate to co-develop, commercialise Leuprolide Long-Acting Injectable in US
Leuprolide acetate for depot suspension is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, a long-acting injectable product in a kit with a prefilled dual-chamber syringe, used for the treatment of advanced prostatic cancer, endometriosis, and uterine leiomyomata (fibroids) depending on its dosage regime.;
Ahmedabad: Zydus Worldwide DMCC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd and Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has announced that they have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement to co-develop and commercialize Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension (RLD: Lupron Depot, AbbVie) in six dosage strengths for the United States (US) market.
Under the terms of the agreement, Zydus will assume full responsibility for the clinical development and commercialization in the US market, and Daewoong will be responsible for the pre-clinical studies, production and supply of the product. Daewoong, utilizing its proprietary technology, will produce Leuprolide Acetate for Depot Suspension in its manufacturing facilities located in Osong, South Korea.
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