Mylan is a step closer to realizing launch of a generic version of Biogen’s $3.3bn Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) multiple-sclerosis brand in the US after the originator was denied an injunction pending its appeal of an unfavorable patent decision at the district court level.

As India revealed finer details of two schemes to promote bulk drug production, Mankind Pharma and Aarti Drugs spelled out a preference for chemical synthesis products – they are likely to be joined by more companies reluctant to invest in some that are fermentation-based. Whether a “plug and play” format for bulk drug parks will attract foreign investment remains to be seen.

Novartis is the latest big pharma to sign up for access to Sangamo's gene therapy technologies, inking a deal that will focus on neurodevelopment disorders and could be worth in the region of $800m.

Novo Nordisk’s 6 August Q2 update will be scrutinized for clues on its plans for semaglutide in obesity, sales data for diabetes drugs Rybelsus and Ozempic, and likely M&A.