Dean Rudge
Deputy Editor
Dean has built up a wealth of knowledge on the global generics and biosimilar medicines industries since joining Generics Bulletin in 2013. He specializes in commercial and legal issues, writing in-depth analyses of corporate strategy and getting under the skin of patent infringement proceedings and other litigation. He attends investor and regulatory meetings with business leaders, favoring the investor days with their focus on corporate strategy. In his spare time, Dean enjoys visiting museums and playing five-a-side football.
Latest From Dean Rudge
Who’s Hired? Teva Brings New Legal Head Onboard
Generics Bulletin reports on some of the most noteworthy and important appointments affecting the global generics and biosimilar industries.
What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In May
Generics Bulletin previews the most noteworthy and anticipated events for May 2024.
Hikma Strikes AG Nucynta Agreement As Clock Ticks On Opioid’s IP Life
Hikma will look to guarantee US generic competition to the powerful opioid brand Nucynta, albeit in the form of an authorized generic, as questions swirl over the appetite of at least one ANDA filer to compete on an equal footing, per the terms of a patent-litigation settlement deal.
Vanda Comes Up Empty Handed As US Supreme Court Denies Hetlioz Appeal
Vanda looks likely to have to face up to unimpeded US generic competition to its core Hetlioz brand, after a further denial in its litigation against ANDA sponsors Teva and Apotex.
Xbrane Assembles The Troops As FDA Says No To Lucentis Biosimilar
Xbrane Biopharma was riding the crest of a wave with the EU launch of its biosimilar to Lucentis, following years of toil and investment. However, plans to roll out the product in the US will have to be pushed back – likely – into the middle of 2025, following a US FDA complete response letter.
Generic Or Innovator? Sandoz Sues CMS Over Potential Change In Rebate Classification
Sandoz argued against paying higher rebates for two of its drugs via the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Medicaid drug rebate program in a US court six years after the suggestion was first made.