In an exclusive interview with Generics Bulletin, Talat Imran, CEO of oral-dose biologics player Rani Therapeutics, talks adalimumab, partnering opportunities and financing, in the wake of kicking off pre-clinical development of its RT-111 proposed biosimilar to Janssen’s Stelara (ustekinumab) contained in its proprietary RaniPill Go ‘robotic’ capsule.
As part of a recent broad corporate and pipeline update, the California-based oral-dose biologics specialist Rani Therapeutics disclosed several plans key to the next stage of its development.
Chief among these is to commence pre-clinical development of its RT-111 proposed biosimilar to Janssen’s Stelara (ustekinumab), contained in its proprietary RaniPill Go
As the US biosimilars market moves into its second decade, urgent changes are needed at the FDA if biosimilars are to meet their full potential, according to Biosimilars Forum chief executive Julie Reed.
With a lineup of five high-value biosimilars in the wings, Biocon Biologics may be more selective going forward and plans to take a one product per year approach.
Donald Trump’s executive order on most-favored-nation prescription drug pricing could provide positive opportunities for the off-patent industry, although US generics and biosimilars association the AAM suggested that the administration might do more good by focusing elsewhere.
Amneal has set itself apart from competitors who are scrambling to find alternatives if proposed US pharmaceutical tariffs come into place. For the New Jersey-based firm, this is an opportunity to embrace its American identity and open a new chapter of growth.
Eight more ANDA filers remain in play challenging patents shielding Esperion’s Nexletol (bempedoic acid) after Micro Labs deal out litigation via a settlement agreement.
Teva underlined that it was “very pleased with this franchise we’re building and what we’ll bring to the care of patients with schizophrenia,” as it looks ahead to filing its olanzapine new drug application in the second half of 2025.
Donald Trump’s executive order on most-favored-nation prescription drug pricing could provide positive opportunities for the off-patent industry, although US generics and biosimilars association the AAM suggested that the administration might do more good by focusing elsewhere.
