Merck to develop weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker in up to $2 billion licensing deal

Merck will pay Hansoh $112 million upfront for rights to the drug, with the potential for an additional $1.9 billion in payments and royalties on sales.

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Merck strikes $2bn deal with Chinese biotech to develop oral weight-loss drug

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Merck to develop weight loss pill from Chinese drugmaker in up to $2 billion licensing deal

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Merck strikes $2bn deal with Chinese biotech to develop oral weight-loss drug

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