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Ocugen and Roots Pharmaceutical Complete License Agreement for OCU400 Modifier Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa in the Middle East and North Africa

$OCGNPress releaseOct 14, 2026, 6:30 AM ETRead the release

Ocugen executed an exclusive license with Roots Pharmaceutical and partner Al-Dhow International Holding for OCU400, its modifier gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa, across the Middle East and North Africa. Ocugen receives an upfront fee and development milestones up to $4 million, sales milestones up to $255 million, and 22% royalties on MENA net sales, while retaining commercial manufacturing and supply of OCU400. The deal extends global access for OCU400 into a region where RP prevalence is estimated 10-20x higher than the U.S.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
$255 million in potential sales milestones plus up to $4 million upfront and initial development payments
Royalty rate
22% of net sales
Sales milestones
$255 million
Upfront and development payments
$4 million

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