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.
Latest From Dean Rudge
Momenta Sues Viatris Over Copaxone Generic – Five Years After Launch
One Copaxone (glatiramer acetate) ANDA sponsor is suing another for alleged patent infringement, with Momenta filing a lawsuit against Viatris and its partners in a US district court.
Teva Inks $100m+ Deal To Settle West Virginia Opioid Claims
Teva has struck a further cash-and-medicines settlement agreement to resolve opioid-related claims in the US. A bench trial had been due to start in West Virginia by the end of this month, where Teva is to pay $75m over 15 years plus generic Narcan.
Henlius Brings In Abbott As Another Partner In Brazil
Chinese player Shanghai Henlius Biotech has out licensed semi-exclusive rights to some of its biosimilars in Brazil again, shortly after signing a major deal covering 16 Latin American countries.
Prestige Management Fights Back Following Biosimilar Rejection
Prestige BioPharma’s top brass are looking to restore shareholder confidence following the surprise failure of their trastuzumab biosimilar before the EMA’s CHMP.
Civica Rx COO McCoy To Step Into CEO Role From 1 June
Civica Rx’s chief operating officer Ned McCoy is to step up as CEO, ahead of the company’s landmark manufacturing facility commencing operations in early 2024.
Krka Keeps Focus On Russia-Ukraine As Sales Climb 9%
Slovenia’s Krka surprised the market with nearly 10% group turnover growth in the first quarter, driven by increases in all six of its sales regions, “most key markets, and by all product and service groups.”