India’s Glenmark has announced the launch of Tavulus, its generic version of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Spiriva Handihaler, in Spain. The company is also looking to launch its tiotropium bromide dry powder inhaler in other key European markets. 

Glenmark is celebrating the approval of its Ryaltris nasal spray in 13 European countries, with the Indian company and partner Menarini set to begin rolling out the allergic rhinitis combination product.

Buoyed by a $50m milestone payment for a MEK inhibitor licensed to Boehringer Ingelheim and in a bid to mitigate the burn on profits, Lupin is considering partnerships for biosimilars, specialty products and other NCEs with recently spun-off oncology assets being first in line for a deal. But FY22 earnings guidance has been lowered.

Strong run on Indian market for Glenmark in fiscal Q1, with the company optimistic of prospects for new introductions including generic Brovana in the US, where it expects close to double-digit growth in Q2. All eyes are also on the launch timelines of a partnered nitric oxide nasal spray for COVID-19.