Roche Faces Probe On Claims It Derailed Biosimilar Herceptin
Executive Summary
Did Roche engage in abusive market conduct aimed at keeping trastuzumab biosimilar versions at bay in India? The Competition Commission of India has sought a detailed investigation into a string of serious allegations brought about by Biocon and Mylan and has held that some of the Swiss firm’s actions prima facie appear to be aimed at adversely affecting the penetration of biosimilars in the country.
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