Esperion rises as partner launches cholesterol drug in Japan

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21/11/2025 13:28

** Shares of drug developer Esperion ESPR.O rise 1.7% to $3 premarket

** Company says it will receive a $90 million payment after its Japanese partner, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, launched cholesterol-lowering drug Nexletol in Japan.

** Otsuka received national approval to sell Nexletol for patients with high cholesterol and certain inherited cholesterol disorders, ESPR says

** ESPR eligible for additional milestones and 15%-30% royalties on Japan sales

** Japan is third-largest market for cardiovascular prevention, ESPR says

** Up to last close, shares up ~34% YTD

(Reporting by Sahil Pandey in Bengaluru)

((Sahil.Pandey@thomsonreuters.com))