
Business Update18 Apr 2024, 12:00 am
Biocon Ltd. Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Generic Ozempic (Semaglutide) Commercialization in Brazil with Biomm S.A.
AI Summary
Biocon Limited, an innovation-led global biopharmaceutical company, has signed an exclusive licensing and supply agreement with Biomm S.A., a specialty pharmaceutical company in Brazil, for the commercialization of its vertically integrated drug product, Semaglutide, used to improve glycemic control in adults with type-2 diabetes. Biocon will be responsible for the development, manufacturing, and supply, while Biomm will handle regulatory approval and commercialization. Biomm is Brazil's first biotechnology-focused company, prioritizing partnerships to expand population access to advanced treatments for diabetes.
Key Highlights
- Biocon signs exclusive licensing and supply agreement with Biomm S.A. for generic Ozempic commercialization in Brazil.
- Biocon to undertake development, manufacturing, and supply; Biomm to manage regulatory approval and commercialization.
- Total addressable market opportunity of Semaglutide in Brazil estimated at US $580 million.