Europe

Gedeon Richter and Bio-Thera Solutions have announced a European licensing deal worth potentially more than $100m for the Chinese biosimilar developer’s BAT2206 proposed rival to Stelara.

CE marking for its Accu-Chek Smartguide continuous glucose monitor means Roche is on the cusp of challenging existing major players in Europe with a device whose predictive algorithms can help sufferers plan and prepare longer into the future.

Alvotech is the latest to join several other competitors who have already submitted their denosumab biosimilar marketing authorization applications to the EMA.

Control of Sanofi Consumer Healthcare – recently rebranded as Opella – may soon pass to US private-equity firm CD&R but the French firm looks set to retain a substantial stake in a business which has some big Rx-to-OTC switches in the pipeline.

Tricuspid valve innovation has taken off since the US FDA’s 2023 authorizations of Edwards' Evoque and Abbott's TriClip systems. Whether to repair or replace tricuspid valves remains an open, nuanced question among cardiologists. Dr. Henrik Treede of University Hospital Mainz and TriCares CEO Ahmed Elmouelhi offer views on the evolving space.

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.

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.

The European Parliament intends to send an official message to the European Commission to try and push for an early revision of the Medical Device Regulation.

It is time for a much greater focus on pull incentives to ensure viable market conditions for medicines for neglected diseases that are traditionally regarded as unprofitable.

Bayer adds dry eye treatment to its Bepanthen skin care range; Stada launches special edition Elotrans supplement for Eintracht Frankfurt fans; Hermes offers chewable magnesium supplement; and Klosterfrau introduces Oyono Night extension to help troubled sleepers maintain their immunity.