Lilly announced it signed strategic international agreements with four diabetes companies to advance connected solutions and streamline care for people with diabetes in markets outside of the US.

Teva has launched the first US generic version of Absorica (isotretinoin), expanding its dermatological portfolio. The company has also launched generic erythromycin tablets in the US. Meanwhile, in its recent environmental, social and governance progress report, Teva has launched a plan to increase access to medicines globally by 2025.

A COVID-19 second wave is wreaking havoc in India but pharma appears to be holding things together for now, stretching resources amid a dip in personnel attendance and supply chain strains. Limited vaccine supplies, a spurt in API prices and an inevitable third wave could mean further turbulence ahead.

Private Company Edition: Dyno’s first VC round will enable more deals for its novel AAV platform; Eikon pioneers new drug discovery technology. Also, Treeline’s early funding revealed at $211.7m; Capsida raised $140m from a VC round, AbbVie deal; and Affinia closed a $110m series B round.