Dr Reddy’s Labs out-licenses its psoriasis drug to Encore Dermatology

Hyderabad: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, through its wholly owned subsidiary Promius Pharma, LLC, announced on 22nd August that it has out-licensed the future development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights of DFD-06, a topical high potency steroid, to Encore Dermatology Inc. The drug is intended to be used for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Under the terms of the agreement, Encore will be responsible for the commercialization of DFD-06 in the United States. Promius Pharma is eligible to receive certain pre- and post- commercialization milestone payments of up to USD $32.5 million, followed by fixed royalty payments on net sales.

“We believe Encore and its management team are well positioned to realize the full potential of this asset DFD-06. We look forward to obtaining NDA approval this fall, enabling Encore’s management team to quickly deliver this product to the providers and their patients.” says Anil Namboodiripad, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Proprietary Products, and President, Promius Pharma.