At a glance
- Company
- Zuellig Pharma
- Announcement
- Acquisition
- Location
- Singapore
Key figures
- Asian markets where Zuellig Pharma owns Cialis rights
- 12
People
- John GrahamCEO of Zuellig Pharma
Products and programs
Following the acquisition, Zuellig Pharma will now own the trademarks and marketing authorizations and licenses manufacturing know-how for Cialis®, a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), in 12 markets in Asia, with the expansion of its ownership into Singapore. Zuellig Pharma will also continue to promote and distribute the brand in these 12 markets.
The expanded ownership of Cialis® will widen accessibility of the drug to a significant population of men in Asia who are affected by ED and BPH. The acquisition also aligns with Zuellig Pharma's strategic priority of building a strong portfolio of owned healthcare products as an integrated healthcare solutions company.
"Acquiring Cialis® in Singapore is a reflection of our proven expertise in growing world-class healthcare brands. This strategic move builds on our strong performance; true to our core purpose: to make essential healthcare more accessible for communities across Asia. We are driving sustainable growth by focusing on what matters most - the health of the people we serve", said John Graham, CEO of Zuellig Pharma. Hashtag: #ZuelligPharma #EliLillyandCompany #Cialis #Healthcare #MensHealth #Healthcare #Pharmaceuticals
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About Zuellig Pharma
Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, commercialization, and clinical trial support services, underpinned by a strong culture of innovation to support the growing healthcare needs in this region. The company was founded a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 18 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Questions around this news
What rights did Zuellig Pharma acquire for Cialis in Singapore?
The release says Zuellig Pharma acquired all rights, title, and interest in Cialis in Singapore from Eli Lilly and Company. It says the company will own the product’s trademarks, marketing authorizations, and licenses manufacturing know-how there, and will continue promoting and distributing the brand across the 12 Asian markets mentioned in the announcement.
What conditions is Cialis used to treat?
The release describes Cialis, whose active ingredient is tadalafil, as a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It identifies these as the product’s uses but provides no further information about prescribing, dosage, suitability, or potential risks. Patients should consult a qualified healthcare professional about treatment questions.
How does a marketing authorization relate to selling a medicine?
A marketing authorization is regulatory permission for a medicine to be marketed in a particular jurisdiction. The authorization generally applies to specified product details, such as its formulation and approved uses. It is distinct from a trademark, which identifies a brand, and from manufacturing know-how, which concerns how a product is made.
