Core Insights - Heng Rui Medicine has licensed its innovative drug SHR-A1811 to Glenmark Specialty for $18 million upfront and potential milestone payments up to $1.093 billion [1][4] - This marks the second significant overseas deal for Heng Rui Medicine in September, following a $65 million licensing agreement with Braveheart Bio for HRS-1893, with potential milestone payments up to $1.013 billion [1][6] Group 1 - The licensing agreement allows Glenmark Specialty exclusive rights to develop and commercialize SHR-A1811 outside of several specified countries, including China and the US [2][4] - SHR-A1811 is an antibody-drug conjugate targeting HER2, designed to induce apoptosis in tumor cells by releasing toxins within them [4][5] - The drug is set to be approved in China by May 2025 for treating adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with HER2 mutations [4][5] Group 2 - SHR-A1811 has received orphan drug designation from the FDA for use in gastric cancer and has multiple indications under review, including breast cancer [5] - Heng Rui Medicine emphasizes a strategy of combining independent research and international collaboration to enhance its global market presence [5][6] - Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, the parent company of Glenmark Specialty, operates in over 80 countries and focuses on innovative and generic pharmaceuticals [6]
近11亿美元!A股“药王”恒瑞医药再获海外创新药大单