Lilly licenses Hanmi's sonefpeglutide (LAPSGLP-2 analog) for multiple indications
SEOUL, South Korea, May 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanmi Pharm. Co., Ltd. ("Hanmi") today announced that they have entered into a license agreement for the development, manufacturing and commercialization of Hanmi's biologic drug candidate sonefpeglutide (LAPSGLP-2 analog) with Eli Lilly and Company ("Lilly").
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