Helsinn signs exclusive license deal with Juniper Biologics

1 September 2022

Privately-held Swiss drugmaker Helsinn Group has signed an exclusive distribution and supply agreement with Singapore-based Juniper Biologics for Ledaga (chlormethine gel) in Australia, Asia and the Middle East as a topical treatment of mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL) in adults.

This is the second deal between the companies this year, adding to similar arrangement to commercialize infigratinib (INN) in May.

Helsinn chief executive Giorgio Calderari commented: "I am pleased to announce this agreement with Juniper Biologics today which further widens the geographic distribution of Ledaga making this treatment option available to even more patients suffering from MF-CTCL. Juniper Biologics is an excellent partner for Helsinn and I’m looking forward to working with them to deliver on our mission to improve the lives of people with cancer all over the world."

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