Lupin’s plans for a US generic to GSK’s Advair Diskus have turned awry as its contract with Celon Pharma is close to being terminated. The company has focused on other respiratory drugs like generic ProAir and Fostair even as the revenue potential for Advair has been shrinking post Mylan’s launch.

Lupin’s plans for a US generic to GSK’s Advair Diskus have turned awry as its contract with Celon Pharma is close to being terminated. The company has focused on other respiratory drugs like generic ProAir and Fostair even as the revenue potential for Advair has been shrinking post Mylan’s launch.

CDER approves Bayer Healthcare’s azelastine 0.15% nasal antihistamine indicated for seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 and older. Bayer says Astepro Allergy is first steroid-free antihistamine for allergies available OTC in the US and the first indicated for indoor and outdoor allergy relief.

CEO Kevin Ali talked to Scrip about his plans for Organon, ahead of the spinout from Merck & Co. Women's health will be the top priority.