Dean Rudge
Senior Reporter
Dean has built up a wealth of knowledge on the global generics and biosimilar medicines industries in his five years with Generics bulletin. He specializes in commercial and legal issues, writing in-depth analyses of corporate strategy and getting under the skin of patent-infringement proceedings and other litigation. He attends investor and regulatory meetings with business leaders, favoring the investor days with their focus on corporate strategy. In his spare time, Dean enjoys visiting museums and playing five-a-side football.
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Hikma Opens Discussions To Acquire GSK OTC, Rx Businesses In Egypt, Tunisia
With operations in the MENA region already tracking to $700m in revenues for 2020, Hikma is looking to grow the business further after beginning negotiations with GSK to buy certain of the originator’s businesses in Egypt and Tunisia.
Amarin Pulls Insurer Into Hikma/Vascepa Induced Infringement Suit
US healthcare insurance provider Health Net failed to respect Amarin’s patent rights in the way it distributed Hikma’s generic version of Vascepa (icosapent ethyl), the originator contends in an expanded induced infringement suit.
Advanz Pharma Agrees Sale In Largest European Deal Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Three years after rebranding from Concordia, Advanz Pharma is to be swallowed up by European-focused private equity Nordic Capital.
Quebec To List Enoxaparin Biosimilar As Valeo Pharma Prepares Launch
Canada’s Valeo Pharma says it intends to pursue discussions for the inclusion of its Redesca enoxaparin biosimilar on all other provincial formularies, after being backed for listing on the Quebec public health plan.
Hikma Opens Discussions To Acquire GSK Businesses In Egypt And Tunisia
With operations in the MENA region already tracking to $700m in revenues for 2020, Hikma is looking to grow the business further after beginning negotiations with GSK to buy certain of the originator’s businesses in Egypt and Tunisia.
Pfizer Eyes EU Pegfilgrastim Roll-Out By 1 April As US Launch Is Confirmed
Pfizer will aim to have its biosimilar Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) product, Nyvepria, on the market in both the EU and US by the end of the current quarter, a company spokesperson has informed Generics Bulletin, following a successful US launch.