India’s Biocon Limited has struck an exclusive deal for a generic version of semaglutide in Brazil with local player Biomm. And a recent court ruling means that launch could come sooner rather than later for the Ozempic rival.

Amneal launched two highly anticipated products, a ready-to-use pemetrexed injectable Pemrydi and over-the-counter naloxone spray, strengthening the firm’s focus on injectables and inhalation.

Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty toppled after recording the highest ever annual sales for a pharmaceutical in 2022, while Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic climbed rapidly. But Merck & Co’s immuno-oncology blockbuster Keytruda was secure in the number one spot in 2023 as COVID-19 receded.

Xbrane Biopharma was riding the crest of a wave with the EU launch of its biosimilar to Lucentis, following years of toil and investment. However, plans to roll out the product in the US will have to be pushed back – likely – into the middle of 2025, following a US FDA complete response letter.