David Wallace
Executive Editor
Having previously worked in the European chemicals industry, Dave has been with Generics Bulletin since 2010. Keeping a close eye on deals, corporate strategy and market developments in the off-patent sector, he also brings his background and education in law to bear on industry litigation as well as national legislative and regulatory affairs, with a particular interest in France where he has lived and studied in the past. A regular delegate to generics and biosimilars events and conferences as well as a frequent panel moderator, he maintains close links with industry representatives around the world. He also organizes and judges the annual Global Generics & Biosimilars Awards. In his spare time, he enjoys art and playing the piano.
Latest From David Wallace
Sandoz ‘Surfs The Biosimilars Wave’ Despite US Natalizumab Delay
With Sandoz delivering first-quarter growth thanks to its booming biosimilars business – and despite flat sales of small-molecule generics that suffered from a downturn in North America – the company is “well on track to surf the biosimilars wave,” according to one analyst. However, Sandoz did report a delay to progress with its natalizumab biosimilar in the US that will push back launch.
European Progress On Biosimilars Is Just The Beginning
Speaking at Medicines for Europe’s 20th annual biosimilar medicines conference, Isabell Remus, chair of Medicines for Europe’s biosimilar medicines sector group, looks to the future for European biosimilars over the next decade and outlines the potential that can be realized – but only if a comprehensive strategy for biosimilars is put in place.
Pfizer Takes A Hit On US Oncology Biosimilars In Q1
Pfizer has reported US oncology biosimilars sales that were down by 47% in the first quarter of 2024, as pricing pressures took their toll.
Second Tocilizumab Biosimilar Launches In US
A second tocilizumab biosimilar has been launched in the US, with Bio-Thera and Biogen together introducing their Tofidence version just weeks after Fresenius Kabi launched its first-to-market Tyenne.
Amgen Kicks Off Pembrolizumab Program As It Delivers Q1 Results
Amgen has revealed a program for a biosimilar rival to Keytruda, as it reported Q1 results that saw its biosimilars business grow by more than a tenth.
Lupin Enters Canadian Biosimilars Market With Etanercept
Lupin has pushed into the Canadian biosimilars market with the launch of its Rymti rival to Amgen’s Enbrel. The launch is taking place via Lupin’s local partner Sandoz.