Strategy

Zentiva Responds To Rumors Of Potential Advent Sale

 
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Zentiva has responded to recent rumors that owner Advent International may be looking to sell the firm in a deal worth as much as €5bn.

Cipla Signals Lanreotide Supply Strain, Eyes First Wave GLP-1 India Entry

 

Lanreotide supply challenges could impact Cipla’s US revenues in the coming quarter, while the firm hopes it can seize emerging opportunities in the GLP-I segment in India, where Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are progressing filings for their blockbuster products.

Sandoz Raises Guidance As Biosimilars Continue To Drive Growth

 
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Sandoz has raised its full-year guidance on the back of third-quarter results that saw the firm enjoy growth of more than a tenth, with biosimilars sales up by a whopping 37%.

Brazil’s Hypera Unanimously Rejects EMS’ Proposed Merger

 
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Only days after its initial announcement, Hypera Pharma has refused EMS’ proposed merger on grounds of undervaluation and different strategic priorities.


What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In November

 
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Generics Bulletin previews the most noteworthy and anticipated events for November 2024.

Strides To Arm GLP-1 Generics Ahead Of LoEs, As Novo Spars Over Semaglutide Capacity

 
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Strides is to supply semaglutide and liraglutide to generics companies amid global capacity constraints and drug shortages, ahead of loss of exclusivity. An ability to make drug-device combinations has meant it has contracts for seven of the eight GLP-1 agonists, and counting.

‘What We’re Really Focused On Is Internationalization’ – Aspire CEO Sets Out Strategy

 
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In the wake of its recent acquisition of dermatology assets from Canute Pharma, UK-based Aspire Pharma is looking to new frontiers of expansion in Europe and beyond. Chief executive Richard Condon talks to Generics Bulletin about the next steps on the niche generics and value added medicines firm’s journey.

Despite Landing Biggest PBM Formularies, Celltrion’s Zymfentra Not Listed By US Insurers

 

Celltrion gave updates on several business aspects and reassured its shareholders that the delayed insurance listing for Zymfentra will not affect its set annual sales goal.


Drug Repurposing Firm Every Cure Bags $60m Investment

 

Backed by AI and former FDA official Janet Woodcock, Every Cure is set to identify approved drugs for patients who don’t have treatment options around the world.

Zentiva Bolsters Branded Interests With Bid For Apontis Takeover

 
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Zentiva has launched a bid to take control of German “single pill company” Apontis Pharma, with a €10-per-share offer that values the enterprise at €85m. If successful, Zentiva plans to establish the firm as a standalone branded division.

Government And Industry Stakeholders Debate Future Of European Drug Supply

 
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Delegates from European institutions and industry representatives unpacked the many challenges of improved access to critical medicines on the continent in a session at this year’s European Health Forum.

ViiV Commits To Tripling Apretude PrEP Supply In Low Income States

 
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Days after Gilead’s signing of voluntary licensing with six generic manufacturers for its HIV drug Sunleca, ViiV announced its commitment to ramping up Apretude’s supply to countries in need.


Teva Files For Prolia Biosimilar In The US And Europe – But Not Xgeva

 
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Teva has broken new ground by filing its first independent biosimilar to the US Food and Drug Administration, for a proposed biosimilar to Amgen’s Prolia treatment for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. However, the Israeli firm made no mention of its proposed Xgeva biosimilar, which it states is in Phase III clinical trials.

Backed By Briumvi Collaboration, Neuraxpharm Makes A Base In Middle East

 
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Neuraxpharm is making further waves outside of Europe, launching operations in the Middle East just a year after entering Central and South America.

‘Quiet Giant’ Biocon Sets Out Vision For Biosimilars

 
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Biocon Biologics chief commercial officer for advanced markets Matt Erick says the firm is a “quiet giant” in the biosimilars space, but speaks up about the firm’s plans to grow its business in Europe, explore in-licensing as well as in-house development, and capitalize on the upcoming loss of exclusivity for Stelara in the US.

Aspire Bolsters Dermatology With Canute Acquisition

 
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Aspire Pharma has bolstered its dermatology portfolio by striking a deal to acquire “all assets” of another UK-based player, Canute Pharma.


Keytruda? Opdivo? Teva And mAbxience Broaden Partnership With PD-1 Biosimilar

 
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Teva is continuing along its well-trodden path of partnered biosimilar assets, striking a further agreement with Spanish develop mAbxience that could be for the development of either pembrolizumab or nivolumab.

Aeon Plans For Next Phase In Bid For Botox Biosimilar

 
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Aeon Biopharma has heralded its latest interaction with the US FDA over its planned Botox biosimilar as a win that sets the stage for analytical studies, trials and a subsequent filing.

Teva Leapfrogs Viatris With First US Sandostatin LAR Generic Launch

 
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Teva has begun shipping the first US generic version of Novartis’ Sandostatin LAR Depot – a synthetic polypeptide that is part of a difficult-to-manufacture class of long-acting polymers.

Teva: ‘We Have To Overachieve To Get Back Our Credibility’

 
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Teva’s CEO Richard Francis has spoken candidly about the steps he has taken in order for Teva to reclaim its credibility, underpinned by the company’s ‘Pivot to Growth’ strategy.