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Teva’s Estradiol Approved As The First Generic To Imvexxy By The FDA

 

The US FDA’s approval of the first generic rival to Mayne Pharma’s Imvexxy (estradiol) comes days after the agency released product-specific guidance, which was demanded by the originator through citizen petitions.

US FDA Brings Rx Generics Marketers Up To Date On OTC Switch Regulatory Landscape

 

CDER Office of Generic Drugs publishes MaPP for prescription-to-nonprescription switches and ANDAs to explain regulatory responsibilities for makers of generic copies of reference listed drugs approved for OTC switch.

Council And Parliament Reach Deal On EU Pharma Legislation Reform

 
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Responding to the newly-agreed EU pharma package, Medicines for Europe said the deal was a limited political compromise that could have been more ambitious – particularly when it comes to access – but nevertheless represented “an important step forward” and “progress” for the EU pharma sector.

FDA Publishes PSGs For GLP-1 Giants Mounjaro, Wegovy, Victoza/Saxenda

 

The US FDA has delivered its December batch of product-specific guidances for generic development, marking only the second timely release of the year.

AAM Urges ‘Steady Leadership’ At FDA Following Pazdur’s Abrupt Resignation

 
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With Richard Pazdur’s abrupt exit marking the fifth CDER leadership change in a year, the AAM is urging continuity and stability amid the ongoing turbulence.

Belgian Regulator Presses Roche Further Over Biosimilar Abuse Allegations

 
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The Belgian Competition Authority has confirmed that it is escalating a complaint against Roche over alleged strategies used to delay biosimilar competition to rituximab and trastuzumab.

GDUFA Costs ‘Destroy Economics’ Of Onshoring Generics, Cuban Warns

 
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Cuban argues that user fees under the GDUFA program are deterring domestic production of generics, according to reports.

Only One ANDA Was Submitted To The US FDA During The Shutdown; It Should Have Been None

 

The FDA said an ANDA managed to be submitted during a period when no new ANDAs could be accepted.

Value-Added Medicines


Tyzavan Launch Marks Next Step In Hikma’s Global Injectables Growth Strategy

 
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The launch of Tyzavan, a ready-to-use vancomycin premix, comes amid plans to accelerate growth for Hikma’s injectables portfolio and strengthen its European and US market presence.

Teva Files LAI Olanzapine With FDA, Paving Way for $2bn Schizophrenia Franchise

 
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Teva sees olanzapine LAI as key to building a schizophrenia franchise worth up to $2bn annually, following its earlier risperidone launch.

Zydus Builds On US Specialty Portfolio With A 505(b)(2) Deal

 

Zydus inks a new 505(b)(2) oncology deal, taking over the commercialization of RK Pharma’s undisclosed sterile injectable in the US.

Celltrion’s EU-Approved Liquid Infliximab Promises Faster Prep, Lower Costs

 
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European Commission approval positions Celltrion to streamline hospital workflows, with modelling suggesting millions in potential annual savings for healthcare systems.

Legal & IP


US Government Fights Hikma’s Corner In Skinny Label Vascepa Row

 
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“Section viii cannot function as Congress intended,” if a Federal Circuit ruling stands, the US solicitor general has argued as he urged the Supreme Court to review and reverse the closely-watched Hikma skinny-label Vascepa case.

Belgian Regulator Presses Roche Further Over Biosimilar Abuse Allegations

 
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The Belgian Competition Authority has confirmed that it is escalating a complaint against Roche over alleged strategies used to delay biosimilar competition to rituximab and trastuzumab.

Hopewell Told Delay Is ‘Of Its Own Making’ As Cladribine Stay-Lifting Bid Fails

 
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Delaware district court refuses to shorten 30-month stay, leaving Hopewell unable to launch its generic Mavenclad product.

Reddy’s To Keep Producing Semaglutide In India As Novo Denied Interim Relief

 
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A Delhi High Court has declined Novo Nordisk’s bid to halt Reddy’s ongoing production, allowing exports while patent validity proceeds to trial.