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Generic Launches Second Quarter 2025

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This chart tracks the date, drug, reference-listed company, applicant, and indications of publicly available drug launches resulting from Abbreviated New Drug Applications and 505(b)(2) Applications....more

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FDA’s ‘PreCheck’ Program: New Pathway to Acceleration of US Drug Manufacturing

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced FDA “PreCheck,” a new regulatory program intended to streamline the development and approval of domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. ...more

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ANDA Approvals Second Quarter 2025

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This chart tracks the date, drug, reference-listed company, and applicant of Abbreviated New Drug Applications and 505(b)(2) Applications receiving final approval by the FDA....more

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Liquidia Techs., Inc. v. FDA - Updated 5.2.25

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Nature of the Case and Issue(s) Presented: FDA refused to approve Liquidia’s drug product, Yutrepia because another company, UTC, maintained marketing exclusivity. Liquidia sued FDA, and UTC intervened. The court granted...more

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In Neurelis v. Brenner, The FDA’s “Indication-Specific” View of Orphan Exclusivity is (Again) Struck Down

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The legal battle over the scope of orphan drug exclusivity continues, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has recently lost a second case concerning the exclusivity provisions of the Orphan Drug Act (“ODA”)....more

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Biocon Regulatory Approval Updates in the U.S. and Europe: Insulin Aspart and Denosumab

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On July 15, 2025, Biocon Biologics, a fully integrated global biosimilars company and a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., announced that the FDA has approved KIRSTY (insulin aspart-xjhz injection), 100 units/mL, as the first and...more

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Bio-Thera Announces Acceptance of BLA for BAT2506 Referencing Johnson & Johnson’s SIMPONI® (Golimumab)

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On July 16, 2025, Bio-Thera Solutions, Ltd. (“Bio-Thera”) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) had accepted its Biologics License Application (“BLA”) for its golimumab biosimilar, BAT2506, referencing...more

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Bio-Thera Submits aBLA for Simponi® (golimumab) Biosimilar BAT2506

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On July 16, 2025, Bio-Thera Solutions and Accord announced the FDA acceptance of their aBLA for BAT2506, a proposed biosimilar of Janssen / Johnson & Johnson’s Simponi® (golimumab).  ...more

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FDA Approves First Interchangeable NovoLog® (insulin aspart): Biocon’s Kirsty™

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On July 15, 2025, the FDA approved Biocon’s Kirsty™ (insulin aspart-xjhz) as the first interchangeable biosimilar of Novo Nordisk’s NovoLog® (insulin aspart). ...more

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Clinical Trial Considerations

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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved certain GLP-1 drugs for commercialization and use, including liraglutide (Victoza®), semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro®, Zepbound®). Although...more

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FDA Commissioner Makary Promises “Real Time” Release of Complete Response Letters: Can FDA Really Do That?

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On July 10, 2025, in the name of embracing “radical transparency,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that it was publishing more than 200 complete response letters (“CRLs”) issued in response to drug and...more

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FDA’s Shifting Stance on Public Disclosure of NDA and BLA Complete Response Letters – How Far Will It Go?

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a renewed focus on a long-considered issue—whether FDA should release complete response letters (CRLs) issued to drug or biologic applicants. Specifically, on July 10, 2025...more

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Exclusive Licensing May Offer Biotechs a Financial Lifeline

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With volatile market conditions and recent FDA shakeups, biotech companies are increasingly focused on bolstering cash runways and accelerating R&D efforts. But fierce competition for financing has some biotechs turning to...more

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FDA Approves Celltrion’s New Pediatric Formulation of STEQEYMA, Expanding Dosing Flexibility

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On June 15, 2025, Celltrion announced that the FDA has approved a new 45mg/0.5mL single-dose vial presentation of STEQEYMA (ustekinumab-stba) for subcutaneous injection. ...more

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GLP-1 Shortage Ended: Can You Still Legally Prescribe or Compound Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?

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For the past several years, physicians and compounding pharmacies have stepped in to address critical patient access gaps during U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shortage declarations for semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)...more

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Eli Lilly Strikes Back Against Pharmacy Compounders and Telehealth Platforms

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Telehealth companies selling compounded drugs are making modest inroads into the market for popular weight loss drugs that Big Pharma spent decades and billions of dollars to develop and bring to market. The compounded...more

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Federal Circuit Reverses Injunction That Barred Clinical Trials in Jazz v. Avadel

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The Federal Circuit recently considered the scope of a permanent injunction that prohibited a drug manufacturer from conducting certain clinical and regulatory activities in Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Avadel CNS...more

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FTC Revives Orange Book Listing Challenges

On May 21, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its third round of warning letters – and its first under the Trump administration – against pharmaceutical manufacturers for allegedly improper listing of patents in...more

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Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Spring 2025

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Welcome to Vital Signs, a curated compilation of the latest legal and regulatory developments in digital health....more

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May 2025 Stelara® and Humira® Interchangeable Biosimilar Approvals

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In May 2025, the FDA approved numerous biosimilars as interchangeable with Stelara® (ustekinumab) and Humira® (adalimumab), bringing the total number of Stelara® interchangeables to four, plus an additional biosimilar (Sandoz...more

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Celltrion, Samsung Bioepis, and Organon Receive Interchangeability Designations for Adalimumab Biosimilars

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In the last month, the FDA has granted interchangeability status to additional adalimumab biosimilars.  Biosimilars with an interchangeable designation may be substituted for the reference product at the pharmacy without...more

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Connecticut Loses It with Companies Selling “Research Grade” GLP-1 Drugs

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Connecticut AG William Tong announced enforcement actions against companies that allegedly advertised, distributed, or sold so-called “research grade” versions of GLP-1 weight loss drugs in violation of state consumer...more

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FDA Approves Bio-Thera and Hikma’s Ustekinumab Biosimilar

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On May 22, 2025, the FDA approved Bio-Thera Solutions and Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ ustekinumab biosimilar, STARJEMZA® (ustekinumab-hmny) injection, referencing Janssen’s STELARA® (ustekinumab) injection....more

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FDA Unleashes AI to Review Product Applications

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been ahead of the curve for a number of years on emerging issues and opportunities for the agency and regulated industry arising from the advent and evolution of artificial...more

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FDA Approves BLA for Novavax’s COVID-19 Vaccine

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On May 19, Novavax, Inc. (“Novavax”) announced that FDA approved its Biologics License Application (“BLA”) for Nuvaxovid™ for active immunization against COVID-19 in adults 65 years and older and individuals 12 through 64...more

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