US Launch Of Sensipar Generics May Await Patent Case Even After FDA Approval
Executive Summary
Aurobindo remains embroiled in litigation with Amgen on a Sensipar formulation patent, while Cipla settled ahead of bench trial. Generic firms won approval of cinacalcet generics after two federal courts denied Amgen's emergency request for an injunction in dispute with FDA over pediatric exclusivity.
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