Otsuka Pharma’s acquisition of Jnana seems like a win for its pipeline, but the Japanese major faced a setback in a Delaware District Court where the judge’s opinion put challenger Lupin closer to a generic to its Jynarque (tolvaptan)

Concerns over the impact of the proposed US BIOSECURE Act on the CRO and CDMO segments linger despite proponent Mike Gallagher’s plan to leave Congress soon. Which global manufacturers could gain, what determines a shift away from Chinese companies and how imminent is this? Scrip brings insights from industry feedback and other sources.

In 2024, Sun Pharma’s ADC candidate is expected to be in human trials, while CDMOs like Piramal Pharma Solutions and Aurigene are to operationalize significant new capacities. But can India compensate for a late start on the ADC journey by tapping low development costs and favorable policies, or is it too little with China far ahead in the race?

CEO of Enzene Biosciences weighs in on the impact of Medicare negotiations in the US on the biosimilars market even as a US filing is planned for a Prolia biosimilar. In the interview, he says Enzene “is not afraid or concerned” over ongoing litigation with Merck KGaA over an Erbitux biosimilar in India, adding that new modalities like ADCs are being “seriously” considered.