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Chi-Med and Lilly to Collaborate in Commercializing Elunate® in China

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HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hutchison China MediTech Limited (“Chi-Med”) (Nasdaq/AIM: HCM) and Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) today announce an amendment to the 2013 License and Collaboration Agreement on Fruquintinib with Lilly Shanghai, an affiliate of Lilly.  The 2020 Amendment covers the expansion of Chi-Med’s role in the commercialization of Elunate® (fruquintinib capsules) in China.
Under the terms of the 2020 Amendment, Lilly will maintain the exclusive commercialization rights, and as a consequence, will continue to consolidate the sales of Elunate® in China.  Chi-Med will collaborate with Lilly in commercializing Elunate® across China.In a joint statement, Mr. Christian Hogg, CEO of Chi-Med and Mr. Julio Gay-Ger, President & General Manager, Lilly China, said “After many years of constructive and successful collaboration, Lilly and Chi-Med believe that this agreement now establishes the optimal structure that will allow us to leverage the full resources of both companies to maximize the potential of Elunate® in China.”Starting October 1, 2020, Chi-Med will be responsible, through its commercial team in oncology of over 320 staff, for the development and execution of all on-the-ground medical detailing, promotion and local and regional marketing activities in China for Elunate®.  Lilly and Chi-Med will continue to collaborate, as before, in the formulation and execution of national marketing strategy and events in China for Elunate®.Chi-Med and Lilly will share gross profits linked to sales target performance.  Subject to meeting pre-agreed sales targets, Lilly will pay Chi-Med an estimated total of 70% to 80% of Elunate® sales in the form of royalties, manufacturing costs and service payments.  There is no upfront payment by Lilly or Chi-Med relating to this amendment.About Fruquintinib

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