MPP Strikes Landmark Licensing Deal With Novartis On Nilotinib

Agreement On Tasigna Generics Represents First Such Deal For A Cancer Medicine

The Medicines Patent Pool has struck a milestone voluntary licensing deal with new partner Novartis for nilotinib to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, representing the first MPP agreement in non-communicable diseases as well as the “first ever public health-oriented voluntary license agreement on a cancer medicine.”

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Novartis has signed a voluntary licensing deal with the MPP for nilotinib • Source: Shutterstock

A milestone voluntary licensing agreement has been struck between the Medicines Patent Pool and new partner Novartis for nilotinib to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, marketed by the originator under the Tasigna brand name.

Under the terms of the agreement, selected generic manufacturers will be able to develop, manufacture and supply generic versions of...

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