Top US Generics Players Thwarted On August At-Risk Launch Of Fingolimod
Executive Summary
Difficulties around damages, fears over first-dose observations and criticism of invalidity challenges all contributed to a US district court judge issuing a preliminary injunction to stop leading generics players launching rivals to Novartis’ Gilenya fingolimod multiple sclerosis brand after the molecule patent expires in August this year.
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