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UK’s BGMA Condemns Anti-Competitive Behavior

 
• By Akriti Seth

The BGMA has condemned anti-competitive behavior in the UK after Aspen paid the NHS £8m in a landmark case over “illegal market sharing”.

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BGMA reacts to CMA’s investigation into alleged anti-competitive agreements • Source: Shutterstock

After Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd admitted that it was a party to an illegal, anti-competitive agreement and paid the UK National Health Service (NHS) £8m following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA) has reacted to the CMA’s investigation by condemning anti-competitive behavior.

Aspen’s settlement resulted from an investigation by the CMA into anti-competitive arrangements involving the supply of fludrocortisone 0.1mg tablets. (Also...

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Aurobindo Addresses Rumor Of $5bn Zentiva Buyout

 
• By Dave Wallace

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$160m War Chest Readied For Aquestive’s Oral Epinephrine Film Launch

 
• By Dean Rudge

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Intas Expands Its Plasma Business With A European Acquisition

 
• By Urtė Fultinavičiūtė

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Lupin Couples Up With Sandoz For Global Lucentis Biosimilar Deal

 
• By Urtė Fultinavičiūtė

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Accord Takes On Ustekinumab Rivals In US With Steepest Discount Yet

 
• By Dave Wallace

Boasting the “lowest WAC price among branded biosimilars to Stelara”, Accord BioPharma has launched its Imuldosa version of ustekinumab in the US at a 92% discount to the blockbuster immunology brand.

Zydus Looks To Ride gIbrance Exclusivity Wave; GLP-1 Battle-Ready With Differentiated Pen

 
• By Vibha Ravi

Ibrance is losing share to other drugs, but Zydus looks forward to a late 2027/early 2028 launch of its generic in the US where partner Synthon might have 180-day exclusivity. In India, as Lilly launches Mounjaro KwikPen, it hopes for a GLP-1 edge with a differentiated device and formulation.

Formycon’s Search For Keytruda Biosimilar Partner Is Key To Deliver FY2025 Guidance

 
• By Urtė Fultinavičiūtė

With H1 revenues not even hitting double-digits, Formycon is bidding on partnerships and royalties to generate at least €46m over the next half-year to reach its revenue goal.