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In Vivo

How To Obtain Effective Relief When A Global Pandemic Disrupts Your Supply Chain

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting global supply chains and companies need effective tools to manage the related contract disputes. Sidley Austin partner Dorothee Schramm and senior associate Katie von der Weid, both specialized in international commercial disputes, provide tips to help companies manage the situation.

Topic Coronavirus Business Strategies Deals

Generics Bulletin

Sun Finds US ‘Challenging’

Sun Pharma’s Indian domestic operations posted strong sales in the third quarter, but this was not enough to prevent the company from reporting a 26% tumble in consolidated net profit in the face of a “challenging” US generics market and slow approvals for complex products.

Topic Deal trends

Generics Bulletin

Coherus Is Confident After US Ranibizumab Filing

Having seen its development partner Bioeq file with the FDA in December last year, Coherus is confident that it will be a leader in the US biosimilar ranibizumab market targeting Lucentis.

Topic Biosimilars Deal trends

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Korea 2020 Outlook: Hopes Of Turnaround Amid Potential Deals, Biosimilar Launches, Biologics Law

After a year full of disappointing and unexpected events, the South Korean pharma sector is hoping for a turnaround in 2020, with expected biosimilar launches in global markets, progress in drug pipelines, large IPOs and implementation of a new law on cutting-edge biologics.

Topic Clinical Trials Deal trends

Generics Bulletin

Biocon Biologics Gets True North Investment

Private equity group True North continues to back the Biocon group and is picking up a minority stake in Biocon Biologics in a deal that values the subsidiary at $3bn. Separately, another subsidiary, Biocon Biosphere, has also been set up as part of efforts to unlock the full potential of the business.

Topic Deal trends Strategy

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Novartis Sees Reimbursement Advantage For PCSK9 Launch

Administration under the medical benefit/Medicare Part B could mean easier reimbursement. The company outlined early plans for the launch of inclisiran after announcing it will buy The Medicines Company for $9.7bn.

Topic Business Strategies Deal trends Reimbursement