Production & Sales

Fresenius Kabi introduces Levothyroxine Sodium Injection Solution

Fresenius Kabi has announced tthe immediate availability in the US of Levothyroxine Sodium Injection Solution in 100mcg per 5mL, 200 mcg per 5mL and 500mcg per 5mL single-dose vials.

Sandoz launches oncology generic gefitinib in 13 EU countries

Sandoz has announced the launch of the generic oncology medicine gefitinib indicated for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with activating mutations of EGFR-TK, which is recommended by ESMO as first-line treatment.

Novartis wraps up acquisition of Takeda’s dry eye drug Xiidra

Swiss drugmaker Novartis has completed the acquisition of dry eye drug Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5% from Takeda for $3.4bn (£2.6bn) upfront in cash.

BMS plans to sell Celgene’s psoriasis drug Otezla

Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) is planning to divest Celgene’s psoriasis drug Otezla (apremilast), in a bid to expedite the process of merger with Celgene.

Dr. Reddy’s launches Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/ml single-dose ampules in US

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/ml Single-Dose Ampules, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Vitamin K1 (Phytonadione) Injectable Emulsion USP, 10 mg/ml, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA).

Gamida Cell, Lonza establish commercial manufacturing agreement for omidubicel

Gamida Cell and Lonza announced that the companies have entered into a strategic manufacturing agreement.

Dr. Reddy’s to sell neurology branded products to Upsher-Smith Laboratories

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Upsher-Smith Laboratories, pursuant to which Dr. Reddy’s would sell its US and select territory rights for ZEMBRACE SYMTOUCH (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and TOSYMRA (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg (formerly referred to as “DFN-02”), which are commercialized through its wholly owned subsidiary, Promius Pharma.

Debiopharm, Ipsen extend strategic Decapeptyl partnership for another 15 years

Debiopharm and Ipsen announced renewal of their Decapeptyl agreement, which extends and strengthens their strategic partnership through 2034 for the development, manufacturing and distribution of Decapeptyl across Europe and certain Asian and African markets.

Theramex signs exclusive licensing and supply rights deal with TherapeuticsMD

UK-based Theramex has agreed to acquire exclusive licensing and supply rights from TherapeuticsMD to commercialise BIJUVA (estradiol and progesterone capsules) and IMVEXXY (estradiol vaginal inserts) outside of the US.