Royalty Pharma (RPRX) said Wednesday that it has agreed to provide Biogen (BIIB) with up to $250 million in research and development funding for drug candidate litifilimab to potentially treat systemic lupus erythematosus and cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
The company said it will provide the funding over six quarters in exchange for regulatory milestones and mid-single digit royalties on annual worldwide sales.
Litifilimab is currently in phase 3 trials, with results expected between 2026 and 2027, Royalty Pharma said.