Dr Reddy’s and Natco have announced launches of Canadian rivals to Celgene’s Revlimid, with lenalidomide capsules from both companies made available from the start of September following settlements with the originator.

Partners will share development and commercial rights to up to three ISAC products for cancer. Wockhardt licenses China rights for novel antibiotic to Jiangsu Jemincare.

Alvotech and Natco have failed to persuade a US court that certain of AbbVie’s IP shielding its Imbruvica blockbuster is invalid. In response, the originator said that it did not anticipate generic competition to its branded oral therapy for treating forms of cancer until March 2032, assuming pediatric exclusivity is granted.

After a production setback, Aspen and Johnson & Johnson announce a donation of 300,000 vaccines to South African teachers. Strides partners with Ennaid for an oral COVID drug, while Dr Reddy’s, Lupin, Cipla and Sun Pharma Partner with Eli Lilly for baricitinib in India and Formycon receives approval for early action for its COVID-19 drug.