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Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sunovion), its parent company Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma) and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) announced today that the companies have entered into a worldwide license agreement for the joint development and commercialization of four compounds: ulotaront (SEP-363856), non-racemic ratio of amisulpride enantiomers (SEP-4199), SEP-378614 and SEP-380135.

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd., its U.S.-based subsidiary Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announce today that we have executed a collaboration and license agreement for worldwide joint development and commercialization of the following four novel candidate compounds (hereinafter referred to as the "four compounds") currently under development in psychiatry and neurology area by Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma and Sunovion.

The McQuade Center for Strategic Research and Development, LLC (MSRD), a member of the global Otsuka family of pharmaceutical companies, announces today the launch of Otsuka’s Digital Pioneer Initiative (ODPI). The ODPI was created to accelerate Otsuka’s digital health capabilities through active and strategic engagement with early-stage companies focused on improving mental health and well-being.  MSRD also announced a strategic investment in Mindful Mamas—a digital solution for maternal and family mental wellness.

With gender inequality a continued area of focus for corporations and workplaces around the globe, the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) is proud to recognize Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc., for exemplary workplace initiatives working to close the gender gap in the healthcare and life science industries. The awards will be presented on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, in conjunction with HBA’s virtual Annual Conference.