Deals

Hikma Secures US Rights To Novugen’s Generic Trametinib

 
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The move adds another compound with the coveted 180-day exclusivity to Hikma’s portfolio for an undisclosed sum.

Xbrane Approves Deal Giving Away Cimzia Rival To Alvotech

 
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After announcing the agreement last month, Xbrane has now approved its deal with Alvotech as part of an extra general meeting.

Polpharma Looks To Supercharge Biosimilar Development With Help Of Chime

 
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With six biosimilars reportedly in development, Polpharma Biologics has linked up with Chinese CDMO Chime Biologics, looking to tap its “all-in-one solutions to accelerate biosimilar development and reduce the time-to-market” for an undisclosed biosimilar product.

Fresenius Divests Brazilian Sites To EMS Amid Structural Streamlining

 
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The divestment marks a further step in Fresenius’ ongoing strategy towards a more optimized and simplified company structure while doubling down on new endeavors in the Biopharma space.


Coherus Marks Exit From Biosimilars By Completing Udenyca Divestment

 
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Coherus has officially marked its exit from biosimilars by completing the divestment of its Udenyca pegfilgrastim franchise. Meanwhile, buyer Accord BioPharma has set out how it expects to benefit not only from a growing asset but also from the Coherus personnel that have moved over.

Biocon Chooses To Settle Over Eylea In US – Will Others Follow?

 
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After Amgen’s surprise launch of the first US biosimilar to Eylea last year, expectations around competition are being further upended with the news that Biocon Biologics has struck a settlement deal with Regeneron allowing it to launch its own aflibercept rival in the second half of 2026. Will other challengers follow suit?

Emcure’s Subsidiary Tillomed Boosts Portfolio With $20m+ Manx Deal

 
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The company did not disclose which particular drugs it secured through the deal that further boosted its portfolio that already includes more than 100 assets.

Lupin Boosts UK Presence Through Renascience Acquisition

 
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Lupin’s UK subsidiary acquired the British firm for an undisclosed sum of money, adding further assets into the company’s armamentarium.


Viatris Puts Pen To Paper On $335m Opioid Settlement Agreement

 
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Following recent agreements signed by Hikma and Amneal, Viatris has become the latest company to reach a cash settlement resolving allegations that its practices fuelled the US’ deadly opioid epidemic.

Organon Looks To Tap Tocilizumab Potential Following Biogen Acquisition

 
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Organon has swelled its immunology biosimilar portfolio after acquiring the US commercial rights to Bio-Thera’s tocilizumab biosimilar from Biogen, which last year decided to retain its interests in biosimilars following a lengthy strategic review.

Dr Reddy’s Bags Rights To Two More Biosimilars In Deal With Bio-Thera

 
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India’s Dr Reddy’s and China’s Bio-Thera have struck a deal covering ustekinumab and golimumab biosimilars in multiple markets in south-east Asia.

Cipla Becomes Formosa’s Latest Clobetasol Partner With 11-Country Deal

 
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Cipla has bolstered its ophthalmology portfolio and increased its global offering after chalking up an agreement to add Formosa Pharmaceuticals’ USFDA-approved clobetasol propionate 0.05% ophthalmic suspension.


Sandoz And Delpharm Renew Canadian Injectables Supply Agreement For 10 Years

 
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Along with financial backing from the Canadian government, a fresh, decade-long partnership with Sandoz Canada will allow Delpharm to carry out modernization plans for its manufacturing facility in Boucherville, securing the local supply chain for sterile injectable medicines.

Alvotech Snaps Up Xbrane’s R&D And Cimzia Rival For $27m

 
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Sweden’s Xbrane has struck a deal to transfer its R&D operations in Sweden and its Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) biosimilar candidate to Alvotech, in a transaction worth around $27m. However, Xbrane told Generics Bulletin that it was not getting out of biosimilar development altogether.

Fresenius Reveals Denosumab Launch Details As It Settles US Litigation

 
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Fresenius Kabi has become the latest biosimilar sponsor to settle US litigation with Amgen over its Prolia/Xgeva rivals. The German firm revealed to Generics Bulletin details of launch dates for its denosumab in both the US and Europe.

Endo And Mallinckrodt Plan To Merge - And Spin Off Generics Business

 
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Both vexed by bankruptcies and opioid litigation, Endo and Mallinckrodt will merge in a deal valued at $6.7bn. The new company will spin out its generics and sterile injectable business.


Biocon Biologics Teams Up With Civica On US Insulin Production

 
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Biocon Biologics is partnering with Civica to supply insulin aspart drug substance that will be used for final US manufacturing by Civica at its plant in Petersburg, Virginia.

J&J Slaps Samsung Bioepis With Stelara Lawsuit In US

 
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The same day as Samsung Bioepis and Sandoz launched their partnered Pyzchiva biosimilar rival to Stelara in the US, originator J&J hit the Korean developer with a lawsuit claiming that a private-label commercialization deal with a US pharmacy benefit manager violates the ustekinumab settlement that allowed the firms to launch.

Doc Generici Becomes DOC Pharma As Diversification Continues

 
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A journey began eight years ago continues for Doc Generici – now rebranded as DOC Pharma – as it continues to diversify its offerings beyond conventional generic prescription pharmaceuticals.

Formycon Signs APAC Eylea Biosimilar Deal With Taiwan’s Lotus

 
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Having secured approvals for the Eylea biosimilar in major markets such as the US and Europe, Formycon has signed a fresh licensing deal with Lotus Pharmaceutical, giving away rights to the asset in the APAC region.