Hikma Builds On US Biosimilar Ambitions With Deal For Richter’s Denosumab
License For Prolia And Xgeva Rivals Follows Ustekinumab Deal With Bio-Thera
Executive Summary
Hikma has made the next move to build up its nascent US biosimilars business by striking a deal with Gedeon Richter for its denosumab candidate.
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