Nilotinib Patent Expiry Leaves Door Open For India Generics, Other Markets Could Face Longer Wait
Hetero Likely Planning India Generic
The expiry of Novartis’ nilotinib compound patent in July leaves the door open for Tasigna generics in India. Medicines Patent Pool sub-licensees like Hetero and Dr. Reddy’s are also free to launch their generics as the agreement doesn’t include the Indian market. However, MPP sub-licensee plans for other markets involve a tougher regulatory path
