Roche entered the year with a projected hit to revenues from multi-source biosimilar competition to its three leading biologics. However, the number was increased at the half-year mark and could be set to ratchet up further, according to management.

As the global generics industry had predicted, the unexpected growth seen in the first quarter of 2020 due to forward buying caused by COVID-19 levelled off in the second quarter. However, a few companies managed to report a “mixed” second quarter or a positive first half for 2020, even after experiencing challenges, such as operational interruptions, posed by the pandemic.

Fresh from announcing the €642m ($762m) divestment of its Thrombosis business in Europe to Mylan, Aspen Pharmacare management walked investors through its full-year earnings, explaining in detail the company’s ambitions to focus on emerging markets.

Careful supply-chain planning and an agile, flexible approach to manufacturing have been key in helping Hikma to stay on top of the “rollercoaster ride” provided by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 so far, according to CEO Siggi Olafsson.

Privately-owned Stada provided little insight into the exact mechanics of its operations for the first six months of 2020 but nevertheless said it had enjoyed an “above-market sales and earnings increase.” However, a raft of one-off expenses bit into the German firm’s profitability.

US-centric generics player Lannett has an ambitious sales and profitability goals for the next five years, driven by several rewarding pipeline opportunities and a leaner cost base. CEO Tim Crew told investors of Lannett’s plans as he presented year-end financial results