Lannett expands strategic relationship with HEC for biosimilar Aspart
Senior Editor Lannett has added a new co-development agreement for biosimilar insulin Aspart with its strategic alliance partners within the HEC Group of companies. Insulin Aspart, a short-acting (fast-acting) insulin typically taken just before eating, is used to treat adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes for the control of high blood sugar. Total U.S. sales for the 12 months ended December 2020 of various insulin asparts, including Novo Nordisk’s NovoLog, exceeded $6 billion, according to IQVIA, although actual biosimilar market values are expected to be lower. Insulin Asp...