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End Of An Era As Generic Versions Of BMS’s Controversial Blockbuster Revlimid Arrive

Gradual Decline From $12bn Peak Expected

 
• By Andrew McConaghie

Revlimid was the driving force behind Celgene’s growth, but also became symbolic in the ongoing row over US drug prices.

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The gradual entry of generics gives BMS extra time to replace Revlimid's lost revenues • Source: Alamy

The first generic copies of Bristol Myers Squibb’s multiple myeloma treatment Revlimid (lenalidomide) have arrived on the US market, heralding an end of the era for one of pharma’s biggest and most controversial blockbusters.

Revlimid recorded revenues of $12.8bn last year, making it one of the sector’s biggest earners, but after 16 years of US market exclusivity, Teva has partnered with Natco to launch...

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