Dr. Reddy’s enters into global licensing agreement with CHD Bioscience

27 Jul 2017 Evaluate

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has entered into a global licensing agreement with CHD Bioscience, a privately-held biopharmaceutical company for the clinical development and commercialization of Dr. Reddy's phase III clinical trial candidate, DFA-02. It is intended to be used for the prevention of surgical site infections, following non-emergency, elective colorectal surgery. Phase II studies for DFA-02 have been successfully completed, and the product will be transitioning to pivotal Phase III registration studies.

Under the terms of the agreement, Dr. Reddy's would receive equity in CHD valued at $30 million upon an IPO of CHD or a minimum of $30 million in cash within 18 months of execution of the agreement. Dr. Reddy's will also receive additional milestone payments of $40 million upon USFDA approval. In addition, CHD will pay Dr. Reddy's double-digit royalties on sales and commercial milestones.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is a multinational pharmaceutical company based in Hyderabad, Telangana in India. It manufactures and markets a wide range of pharmaceuticals in India and overseas.


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