David Wallace
Executive Editor
Having previously worked in the European chemicals industry, Dave has been with Generics Bulletin since 2010. Keeping a close eye on deals, corporate strategy and market developments in the off-patent sector, he also brings his background and education in law to bear on industry litigation as well as national legislative and regulatory affairs, with a particular interest in France where he has lived and studied in the past. A regular delegate to generics and biosimilars events and conferences as well as a frequent panel moderator, he maintains close links with industry representatives around the world. He also organizes and judges the annual Global Generics & Biosimilars Awards. In his spare time, he enjoys art and playing the piano.
Latest From David Wallace
Sandoz Prepares For European Natalizumab Launch As Approval Arrives
As it announced the formal European Commission approval of its partnered Polpharma Biologics-developed Tyruko natalizumab biosimilar to Tysabri, Sandoz offered Generics Bulletin a timeframe for its expected launch in Europe.
‘There Is Always Room For Improvement’: Celltrion Reflects On A Decade Of European Biosimilars
Marking a decade since Celltrion’s Remsima version of infliximab became the first monoclonal antibody biosimilar approved in Europe, Kevin Byoung Seo Choi, senior vice president and head of the marketing division at Celltrion Healthcare, talks to Generics Bulletin about the firm’s progress so far and the “room for improvement” that the company perceives in areas such as regulation, market access and pricing, supply chain and procurement – as well as what the future holds for the Korean biosimilars giant.
Fresenius Kabi Gets Ready To Launch Europe’s First Tocilizumab Rival
Fresenius Kabi has celebrated the approval of Europe’s first tocilizumab biosimilar. The rival to RoActemra is expected to be launched later this year under a settlement agreement with originator Genentech.
Betahistine Leads A Raft Of UK Rises In August
With multiple generic molecules experiencing treble-digit-percentage price increases in the UK in August, betahistine tablets led the month’s biggest risers, according to WaveData.
Biocon Gets A New Group CEO As Aflibercept Approval Arrives
Biocon has named Peter Bains as its new group CEO, as the firm’s Biocon Biologics business confirmed that its aflibercept biosimilar to Eylea had become the first to receive a formal European approval.
Alvotech Gets A Fresh Date For Adalimumab In US
Alvotech has revealed a US FDA goal date of 24 February 2024 for its refiled AVT02 proposed high-concentration interchangeable adalimumab biosimilar rival to Humira, as the firm provided further details of the resubmission – including an expected facility reinspection.