Germany’s off-patent industry association, Pro Generika, is finding ample support for its position that by awarding tender contracts to exclusive suppliers, health insurance funds are contributing to drug shortages in the country.

Patent-litigation settlements reached almost 20 years ago in the UK over GSK’s Seroxat paroxetine antidepressant may contravene EU competition law, an advocate general has advised the CJEU.

With its predominantly solid-dose portfolio in the US producing strong growth, India’s Alembic Pharmaceuticals is increasingly securing FDA clearance to push into differentiated dosage forms.