Charges of price collusion pertaining to Novartis’ Galvus are the latest in a string of allegations that have rocked the pharmaceutical industry in India over the recent past, though the company claims it has not flouted the law. Industry is also under fire for ‘suspected’ deviations from mandated price caps for over 600 medicines – a charge seen widening the trust deficit.
Novartis AG finds itself in a spot in India after a whistle-blower alleged that the Swiss multinational and its licensees for Galvus (vildagliptin) have colluded to set prices of the product in the country.
The whistle-blower, who sent a letter to India’s National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), has claimed that while the business agreement...
Companies stand a better chance of securing public reimbursement in Mexico for innovative medicines if they understand changing approaches to healthcare. The shift means the emergence of managed entry agreements and a focus on economic impact, explains AMIIF, Mexico's research-based pharmaceutical industry association.
A court order encompassing funding, drug pricing, clinical trials and overall policy implementation aspects is expected to bring about a paradigm shift in the treatment of rare diseases in India. Sarepta, Roche and Sanofi are among the key players that have been part of pricing discussions.
Amgen’s Imdelltra for small-cell lung cancer is one of two bispecific T-cell engagers approved for solid tumors, but data at the WCLC meeting show other DLL3-targeting BiTEs may be on the way.
Lilly's first Phase III triplet win opens the door to a label expansion in BTK-pretreated CLL, with analysts suggesting Jaypica could attain blockbuster status. However, the window to capitalize may be brief as next-generation BTK degraders close in with head-to-head trials.
Mounjaro, Eliquis, and Darzalex buck the Q1 trend to make gains
