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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals announced the termination of its alliance with Sanofi for the development and commercialization of Zynquista in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the termination of its alliance with Sanofi for the development and commercialization of Zynquista (sotagliflozin) and the settlement of its related disputes with Sanofi, each effective September 9, 2019. In connection with the termination, Lexicon will regain all rights to Zynquista and assume full responsibility for the worldwide development and commercialization of Zynquista in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Under the terms of the settlement, Sanofi will pay Lexicon $260 million, of which $208 million is payable upfront and the remainder is payable within twelve months, and coordinate with Lexicon in the transition of responsibility for ongoing clinical studies and other activities.