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What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In December
Generics Bulletin previews the most noteworthy and anticipated events for December 2023.
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Samsung Bioepis Discusses Interchangeability And Adalimumab
As Samsung Bioepis seeks a US interchangeability designation for its Organon-partnered Hadlima adalimumab biosimilar, the firm’s regulatory affairs chief Byoungin Jung talks to Generics Bulletin about the significance of interchangeability for US biosimilars – and the firm’s support for legislative efforts to have all US approved biosimilars automatically designated as interchangeable.
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What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In December
Generics Bulletin previews the most noteworthy and anticipated events for December 2023.

Biosimilar Interchangeable Exclusivity Guidance Still Planned Despite Memo Release, US FDA Says
While many interpretations of the law protecting the first interchangeable biosimilar approved for a reference product are included in a recently released FDA memo, the agency says it has a limited scope.

Sandoz Partner Samsung Bioepis Settles On Stelara In US
Samsung Bioepis has struck a US settlement with Johnson & Johnson that will allow partner Sandoz to launch the pair’s SB17 ustekinumab biosimilar to Stelara in early 2025, assuming FDA approval.

Glenmark Seeks To Revive US Momentum After Earnings 'Aberration'
Glenmark hopes complex and respiratory products including a potential filing for generic Flovent pMDI can restore some lost sheen of its US business going forward, but a compliance comeback for its Monroe site may be pivotal to deliver material gains.
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What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In December
Generics Bulletin previews the most noteworthy and anticipated events for December 2023.

Biosimilar Interchangeable Exclusivity Guidance Still Planned Despite Memo Release, US FDA Says
While many interpretations of the law protecting the first interchangeable biosimilar approved for a reference product are included in a recently released FDA memo, the agency says it has a limited scope.

Generics Bulletin Explains: Removing Interchangeability Information From US Biosimilar Labels
A clear divide between the biosimilars sector and the brand industry has been demonstrated by responses to a consultation over FDA draft guidance recommending that biosimilar labels remove information on interchangeability. Generics Bulletin explains the opposing positions.

Samsung Bioepis Discusses Interchangeability And Adalimumab
As Samsung Bioepis seeks a US interchangeability designation for its Organon-partnered Hadlima adalimumab biosimilar, the firm’s regulatory affairs chief Byoungin Jung talks to Generics Bulletin about the significance of interchangeability for US biosimilars – and the firm’s support for legislative efforts to have all US approved biosimilars automatically designated as interchangeable.
Generic Drugs

What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In December
Generics Bulletin previews the most noteworthy and anticipated events for December 2023.

Glenmark Seeks To Revive US Momentum After Earnings 'Aberration'
Glenmark hopes complex and respiratory products including a potential filing for generic Flovent pMDI can restore some lost sheen of its US business going forward, but a compliance comeback for its Monroe site may be pivotal to deliver material gains.

IHP Launches Big Give Campaign For 2023
Running until 5 December, the Big Give campaign run by UK-based charity International Health Partners is once again doubling the value of donations, this year to support its child oncology programs in Malawi and Cameroon.

Dr Reddy’s Aghanian Highlights European Opportunities
Dr Reddy’s sees plenty of opportunity in Europe, including for the firm’s burgeoning biosimilars business. However at the same time, current European pricing policies risk exacerbating shortages and are discouraging investment, the firm’s CEO of European operations for global generics, Patrick Aghanian, tells Generics Bulletin in an exclusive interview.
Biosimilars

What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In December
Generics Bulletin previews the most noteworthy and anticipated events for December 2023.

Biosimilar Interchangeable Exclusivity Guidance Still Planned Despite Memo Release, US FDA Says
While many interpretations of the law protecting the first interchangeable biosimilar approved for a reference product are included in a recently released FDA memo, the agency says it has a limited scope.

Sandoz Partner Samsung Bioepis Settles On Stelara In US
Samsung Bioepis has struck a US settlement with Johnson & Johnson that will allow partner Sandoz to launch the pair’s SB17 ustekinumab biosimilar to Stelara in early 2025, assuming FDA approval.

Formycon Submits Eylea Biosimilar For European Approval Following Strong Q3
Formycon has submitted its aflibercept candidate for European Medicines Agency consideration, following an incredibly strong Q3 which has put the company on track for a promising future.
Value-Added Medicines

Teva Gets Investment From Royalty On Olanzapine LAI
Teva has announced a new investment from Royalty Pharma in its long-acting injectable formulation of olanzapine that is being developed for the US market with partner MedinCell.

European Opportunities Loom For Value Added Medicines
Upcoming opportunities facilitated by the EU’s pharma legislation review were highlighted at Medicines for Europe’s fifth annual value added medicines conference, held in Brussels in early November. However, enthusiasm was tempered with acknowledgements that the European sector current lags behind the US and needs further reform to attract investment.

Burt Succeeds Narayan As European Value Added Medicines Chair
At Medicines for Europe’s fifth annual value added medicines conference, the association announced that Pharmanovia CEO James Burt would take over as chair of its value added medicines sector group from Viatris executive Arun Narayan.

UK’s ‘Pioneering’ Medicines Repurposing Program Delivers First License
Now that the first license for a drug has been obtained in partnership with the program, work will begin to ensure other companies that make the product adopt the new licensed indication.
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What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In December
Generics Bulletin previews the most noteworthy and anticipated events for December 2023.
Biosimilar Interchangeable Exclusivity Guidance Still Planned Despite Memo Release, US FDA Says
While many interpretations of the law protecting the first interchangeable biosimilar approved for a reference product are included in a recently released FDA memo, the agency says it has a limited scope.
Sandoz Partner Samsung Bioepis Settles On Stelara In US
Samsung Bioepis has struck a US settlement with Johnson & Johnson that will allow partner Sandoz to launch the pair’s SB17 ustekinumab biosimilar to Stelara in early 2025, assuming FDA approval.
Glenmark Seeks To Revive US Momentum After Earnings 'Aberration'
Glenmark hopes complex and respiratory products including a potential filing for generic Flovent pMDI can restore some lost sheen of its US business going forward, but a compliance comeback for its Monroe site may be pivotal to deliver material gains.
IHP Launches Big Give Campaign For 2023
Running until 5 December, the Big Give campaign run by UK-based charity International Health Partners is once again doubling the value of donations, this year to support its child oncology programs in Malawi and Cameroon.
Formycon Submits Eylea Biosimilar For European Approval Following Strong Q3
Formycon has submitted its aflibercept candidate for European Medicines Agency consideration, following an incredibly strong Q3 which has put the company on track for a promising future.
Olon Opens New R&D Site In Milan
Italy’s Olon has opened its new R&D hub in Milan, shortly after announcing plans to expand a key manufacturing facility in India.
Xbrane Drops Keytruda Rival As It Pares Down Pipeline And Personnel
Swedish biosimilars developer Xbrane Biopharma has revealed that it is dropping development of its planned Xtrudane pembrolizumab biosimilar to Keytruda, as part of a move towards a more “focused development portfolio.” At the same time, the firm has announced job cuts as part of a new cost-savings scheme designed to help the firm “achieve a positive cash flow as soon as possible.”
Dr Reddy’s Aghanian Highlights European Opportunities
Dr Reddy’s sees plenty of opportunity in Europe, including for the firm’s burgeoning biosimilars business. However at the same time, current European pricing policies risk exacerbating shortages and are discouraging investment, the firm’s CEO of European operations for global generics, Patrick Aghanian, tells Generics Bulletin in an exclusive interview.
Medicare Part D Coverage For Humira Biosimilars Has Inspector General’s Attention
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Generics Bulletin Explains: Removing Interchangeability Information From US Biosimilar Labels
A clear divide between the biosimilars sector and the brand industry has been demonstrated by responses to a consultation over FDA draft guidance recommending that biosimilar labels remove information on interchangeability. Generics Bulletin explains the opposing positions.
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