Cipla believes it is “pretty close” to approval for its Advair generic in the US, while another product, generic Abraxane, stands delayed currently. Following the deal with Ethris, which is progressing inhaled mRNA-based therapies, the company signals interest in platforms such as CAR-T as well.

Hikma says all options are on the table for its beleaguered generics business, with an immediate sale unlikely but the door open for a longer-term exit strategy. Meanwhile, the firm has also offered an update on recruitment for a new CEO.

Hikma has further expanded its portfolio of biosimilars in the MENA region with the addition of Celltrion’s Vegzelma bevacizumab rival to Avastin. Meanwhile, Hikma has also just launched a new pre-filled syringe version of naloxone in the US.

Hikma has begun 2023 with the long-awaited launch of a US authorized generic version of Xyrem (sodium oxybate). Meanwhile, the company has also struck a deal with Junshi Biosciences for toripalimab in the MENA region.