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Deals24 Oct 2026, 05:10 pm

Orchid Pharma Licenses Exblifep to Libra for Latin America

AI Summary

Orchid Pharma Ltd. has entered into a licensing and supply agreement with Laboratorio Libra S.A. for its antibiotic combination, Exblifep® (cefepime/enmetazobactam). This agreement grants Libra exclusive rights to register, import, and market Exblifep across nine Latin American markets, including Chile, Costa Rica, and Panama. Orchid will be responsible for manufacturing and supplying the finished dosage form. The partnership is projected to represent a commercial opportunity of approximately USD 80 million over the first 10 years, based on anticipated demand. Exblifep is indicated for complicated urinary tract infections and hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia and has received approvals from the U.S. FDA and EMA.

Key Highlights

  • Licensing and supply agreement signed with Laboratorio Libra S.A.
  • Exblifep® to be marketed in nine Latin American countries.
  • Potential commercial opportunity estimated at USD 80 million over 10 years.
  • Orchid Pharma to manufacture and supply the finished dosage form.
  • Agreement expands Exblifep's global reach into Latin America.