BioCryst goes ‘all in’ on rare swelling disease with Astria deal

BioCryst Expands into Rare Swelling Disease with Astria Deal

BioCryst has made a significant move into the rare swelling disease market with a deal valuing its stock at $700 million, acquiring a long-acting injectable for hereditary angioedema.

The disease, although rare, has become a highly competitive area of research, with multiple marketed medicines available to prevent or treat symptoms of potentially life-threatening swelling attacks.

BioCryst is already familiar with hereditary angioedema, with its business currently centered around Orladeyo, a once-daily pill used to prevent swelling attacks, generating $438 million in revenue last year, with expected net revenue of up to $600 million in 2025.

Hereditary angioedema has become a very competitive area of drug research.

Author's summary: BioCryst expands into hereditary angioedema with Astria deal.

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