Pharmaceutical Executive March 26, 2024
Don Tracy, Associate Editor

Deal includes the novel treatment CDR132L, which is currently in Phase II clinical trials for heart failure.

Novo Nordisk announced that it has acquired Cardior Pharmaceuticals in hopes of improving its pipeline in cardiovascular disease management. The acquisition includes Cardior’s top drug candidate, CDR132L, which is currently in Phase II of clinical development for treating heart failure. Under terms of the agreement, Cardor has the potential to earn up to $1.112 billion, including an upfront payment and the opportunity for more payments pending the completion of certain development and commercial milestones.1

“By welcoming Cardior as a part of Novo Nordisk, we will strengthen our pipeline of projects in cardiovascular disease where we already have ongoing programs across all phases of...

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