Sun Settles On Revlimid As Natco Scoops First ANDA Approval

Indian Firm Joins Number Of Companies To Settle

Sun Pharma has become the latest ANDA sponsor to settle litigation with Celgene over Revlimid, shortly after Natco and partner Teva picked up the first ANDA approval for the blockbuster treatment for multiple myeloma.

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Sun will eventually compete with Natco, which is eligible to launch first • Source: Shutterstock

Sun Pharmaceutical has become the latest abbreviated new drug application sponsor to settle patent litigation with Bristol Myers Squibb’s Celgene over Revlimid (lenalidomide), adding to the litany of companies with a date-certain launch for the treatment for multiple myeloma.

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