Generics

Chlorthalidone is indicated as adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy.

Generic Compazine is used to treat the symptoms of psychosis and severe nausea or vomiting.

Generic BiCNU is used to treat certain types of brain tumors and blood cancers.

Generic Brovana is indicated for the long-term, twice daily (morning and evening) maintenance treatment of bronchoconstriction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema.

Novartis intends to separate its generics and biosimilars Sandoz division into a standalone company by way of a 100% spin-off.

The new Congressional Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Caucus will work to ensure a resilient supply chain of key medicines are manufactured in the United States to strengthen national security.

Michael Sen, who succeeds Stephan Sturm as CEO of Fresenius, will continue to serve as CEO of Fresenius Kabi until a successor is decided for this position.

Intercept has granted Dr. Reddy’s a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to commercialize its generic version of Ocaliva in the United States.