AstraZeneca sells Eklira and Duaklir rights to Covis Pharma

1 November 2021

As part of its aim to focus on priority medicines in respiratory and immunology meds in in portfolio, Anglo-Swedish pharma major AstraZeneca (LSE: AZN) has agreed to transfer global rights to Eklira (aclidinium bromide), known as Tudorza in the USA, and Duaklir (aclidinium bromide/formoterol) to Swiss drugmaker Covis Pharma Group.

Both medicines are delivered via the Genuair device and used for the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The agreement will ensure continued patient access to these established medicines, said AstraZeneca.

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