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Biohaven will sell the rights to the advanced epilepsy drug opicapone to South Korea’s SK Biopharmaceuticals for up to $795 million. SK Biopharmaceuticals will pay $350 million upfront and $50 million next year, with up to an additional $150 million upon achieving development and regulatory milestones. If opicapone is approved, Biohaven will receive royalties in the mid-teens to low 20% range.

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