One of the largest small molecule opportunities in the US, Novartis’s Gilenya to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, now has generic competition, the originator has confirmed following a series of favorable court rulings for ANDA sponsors.
Generics manufacturers have capitalized on the US Supreme Court’s recent order allowing for generic launches of Novartis’s Gilenya (fingolimod) blockbuster while the Swiss originator continues preparations to petition for a writ of certiorari to the US’s highest court.
“Gilenya generics have now launched in the US,” Novartis’s management confirmed to attendees during its 25 October third-quarter earnings call.
Amneal has marked its entry into China after receiving its first product approval in the market. Meanwhile, the firm has also outlined US approvals for two generics currently suffering from shortages.
Avoiding disaster at the beginning of the pandemic and offering a pro-active supply chain blueprint should position the generics industry well for an onshoring debate in Congress, but a look back at March 2020 is a reminder that even small policy shifts can have a big impact.
After US President Joe Biden launched a review of the country’s API supply chain, the task force has reported back with key vulnerabilities that contribute to drug shortages and supply risks during a global public health emergency. According to the report, the lack of geographic diversity and dependence on foreign nations and anti-competitive actions by foreign nations are key areas of concern.
Nichi-Iko says that remediation activities at its Toyama plant in the wake of a suspension over GMP violations mean that there may be delays to supply.
Avoiding disaster at the beginning of the pandemic and offering a pro-active supply chain blueprint should position the generics industry well for an onshoring debate in Congress, but a look back at March 2020 is a reminder that even small policy shifts can have a big impact.
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Teva and Biocon Biologics have become the latest firms to sign up to the Biosimilars Forum industry association in the US.
