Policy

Obesity Drugs: A Missed Opportunity In England For Outcomes And Spending?

Weight loss drugs have likely proven to be the most challenging medicines to introduce to the National Health Service in England, and lessons should be learned in preparation for other game changing products.

‘This Year Is A Pivot To Offense’ – AAM’s Murphy Steps Up Lobbying Efforts In US

After an eventful 2025 that saw the US off-patent industry chalk up wins on tariffs and biosimilar streamlining, AAM president and CEO John Murphy III talks to Generics Bulletin about how the association will be stepping up its lobbying efforts in a US election year.

Flovent Withdrawal Exposes Medicaid Loophole In Generic Drug Pricing

A Senate report finds GSK’s withdrawal of Flovent and shift to an authorized generic increased costs, restricted access and disrupted asthma care, while helping the company avoid Medicaid rebates, raising broader concerns over pricing loopholes.

UK MHRA-NICE Aligned Pathway: No Surprise ‘Exam Questions’ For Market Access

Smaller biotech companies without the regulatory resources of big pharma should approach the UK medicines regulator and health technology appraisal body for early, informal discussions on how to generate the right evidence.

From Potential ‘Bloodbath’ To Promo Warnings: Semaglutide’s India Reckoning

India issues firm advisory on promos for obesity and metabolic disorders therapies ahead of loss of exclusivity for semaglutide later this week, with 50-plus generic brands seen in the wings for a share of the pie. Will Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have to tweak their multimedia campaigns?

The Generics Bulletin Podcast: 2026 Conferences

The final week of February saw the AAM hold its Access! 2026 annual conference in Miami and Medicines for Europe hold its annual regulatory and scientific affairs conference in Amsterdam. Generics Bulletin was there at both events and our reporters discuss the key takeaways in our latest podcast.

From Potential ‘Bloodbath’ To Promo Warnings: Semaglutide’s India Reckoning

India issues firm advisory on promos for obesity and metabolic disorders therapies ahead of loss of exclusivity for semaglutide later this week, with 50-plus generic brands seen in the wings for a share of the pie. Will Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have to tweak their multimedia campaigns?

French Health Care Professionals Warn Of Medicine Access Problems

A new survey of French healthcare professionals reveals concerns that France is increasingly being excluded from major international clinical studies.

India Semaglutide ‘Bloodbath,’ Rx Memory And Regulatory Warning On Promos

India issues firm advisory on promos for obesity and metabolic disorders therapies ahead of loss of exclusivity for semaglutide later this week, with 50-plus generic brands seen in the wings for a share of the pie. Will Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have to tweak their multimedia campaigns?

French Industry Aims To Improve Medicines Policy Through National Debate

Leem, the French industry association, is reaching out to patients, carers and the general public with the aim of building better policies to improve access to medicines and ensure the pharmaceutical industry is competitive.

Norwegian Industry Asks Government To Match Danish Response To US Pricing Pressures

Norway’s pharmaceutical industry association says it is waiting to hear from the ministry of health about how it will address the country’s low willingness to pay for innovation.

‘The Pirates All Know Where The Treasure Is’ – Staying Ahead Of The Competition In US Biosimilars

At the AAM’s Access! 2026 conference, a dedicated panel on the latest developments for biosimilars discussed challenges and opportunities in the US market, predicting consolidation among current players as well as calling for policies that put biosimilars first.