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Roche Strikes Obesity Drug Licensing Deal Worth up to $1.16 Billion with Chinese Rona Therapeutics

Rona will receive $100 million upfront and up to $1.06 billion more in milestones and royalties as Roche seeks a foothold in obesity drugs.

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ZURICH, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche entered a licensing agreement worth ​up to $1.16 billion with ‌Rona Therapeutics for its investigational obesity drug candidate, the Chinese biotech firm said on ‌Tuesday. Roche ​has been racing ⁠to brea...

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With the partnership, the pharmaceutical group secures a worldwide license for active ingredients against obesity. This pushes Roche further to the lucrative market for weight loss preparations.

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Major drugmakers turn to China for licensing deals

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PR Newswire broke the news in Chicago, United States on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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