After 180 Life Sciences recently struck a deal with Korea’s Celltrion to support its work in repurposing off-patent biologics, CEO Jim Woody speaks to Generics Bulletin about what the collaboration means for the company and its next steps.

Value-added medicines specialist Hyloris has announced launch plans for its Maxigesic IV analgesic in the UK and Ireland after receiving approvals for the intravenous paracetamol/ibuprofen solution. The nods follow two deals aimed at bolstering the firm’s pipeline.

US-based Phlow and Fresenius Kabi have announced an alliance to supply essential medicines, including injectables, for public health emergencies and to Children’s Hospital Coalition, a project by Phlow. In an exclusive interview with Generics Bulletin, Phlow chief business officer Dan Hackman talks about the partnership, addressing US supply chain disruptions, domestic manufacturing and more.

Deal-happy Bio-Thera Solutions has signed another license and supply agreement, agreeing to out-license its BAT2206 biosimilar ustekinumab candidate in Russia and other CIS countries to local player Pharmapark.

Teligent is pursuing an asset sale process to “maximize the value of the company” after entering into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the US. The firm – which has also seen CEO Tim Sawyer resign – had been struggling of late with remediation issues to address a warning letter at its Buena manufacturing facility in New Jersey, as well as a recent recall.

Looking back over a busy third quarter in 2021, Generics Bulletin executive editor David Wallace picks out highlights from July to September that include major legal and regulatory developments, multiple firsts in the biosimilars arena, significant M&A activity and our annual ranking of the off-patent sector’s top 50 companies.

Sandoz has completed the acquisition of GSK’s cephalosporin antibiotics business which includes the Zinnat, Zinacef and Fortum brands in more than 100 markets. Commenting as the deal closed, Sandoz CEO Richard Saynor emphasized the importance of investing in antibiotics. 

The Medicines Patent Pool has entered into a partnership with three companies for glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, a WHO-recommended treatment for people living with hepatitis C. The companies join previous generic licensee Mylan and originator AbbVie.

Sweden’s Xbrane Biopharma has secured a manufacturing partner in its native Scandinavia, Denmark’s AGC Biologics, to help complete key steps for its proposed Xcimzane (certolizumab pegol) biosimilar to Cimzia ahead of Phase I and Phase III clinical trials.