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GSK’s China Hepatitis B Deal Puts £2 Billion Bepirovirsen Bet in Focus

GSK’s China Hepatitis B Deal Puts £2 Billion Bepirovirsen Bet in Focus

GSK has signed an exclusive deal with Sino Biopharmaceutical’s CTTQ unit to launch hepatitis B drug candidate bepirovirsen in China, gaining access to over 5,000 medical centres. CTTQ will handle importation, distribution, and promotion, while GSK retains regulatory control. Bepirovirsen is not yet approved anywhere. Financial terms were not disclosed.
May 13, 2026

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