Pharma BD Deal Intelligence

LEO Pharma A/S / AstraZeneca plc

2016 · Licensing/Option · $1.1B · Complete

Announcement Sentiment
79
Strongly positive

LEO Pharma paid AstraZeneca $115M upfront for exclusive global rights to tralokinumab in atopic dermatitis (and any future dermatology indications) plus exclusive European rights to brodalumab in psoriasis. Up to $1B in commercial milestones and mid-teen tiered royalties on tralokinumab. Allowed AstraZeneca to focus tralokinumab on severe asthma; LEO entered biologics. Tralokinumab later approved as Adbry/Adtralza.

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