AbbVie agreed to pay $30 million upfront to Haisco Pharmaceutical Group for ex-China rights to two non-opioid NaV1.8 inhibitor pain candidates: HSK55718 (Phase 1 IV) and HSK51155 (preclinical oral). The deal includes $10 million in near-term milestones and up to $705 million in additional milestones, plus high-single-digit royalties on net sales. AbbVie will fund R&D costs through clinical proof of concept; Haisco retains Greater China rights. Announced via April 13 Chinese filing, aligning with Haisco's international expansion strategy. Competitive landscape includes Vertex's approved Journavx and Eli Lilly's acquisition in NaV1.8 space. 1 4 Sources: 1. https://www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/abbvie-inks-715m-deal-chinese-biotech-haisco-two-acute-pain-assets 4. https://finviz.com/quote.ashx?t=ABBV
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