Leo Pharma will not use acquisition option after candidate disappoints in phase III trial

Leo Pharma partner Pellepharm's drug patidegib has not generated sufficiently convincing phase III data for the dermatology group to utilize its acquisition option and take over the candidate – and the company.
Photo: Leo Pharma / PR
Photo: Leo Pharma / PR
BY ELIZABETH MØNSTED JOHANSEN, TRANSLATED BY CATHERINE BRETT

A Danish billion-kroner acquisition of Californian biotech company Pellepharm will not be happening.

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