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Zealand sells rights to Takeda's blood cancer drug for $100M
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Zealand Pharma has sold its economic rights in Takeda and Protagonist Therapeutics' blood cancer drug rusfertide for $100 million ahead of an FDA approval decision, converting future royalties into immediate capital to fund its metabolic drug pipeline.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You have a clear example of turning potential royalty streams into upfront capital to accelerate drug development. If you're advancing clinical-stage assets, consider how royalty monetisation might fund your next product launch.
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