The timing of the request, with Xtandi’s loss of exclusivity on the horizon, could be explained by the concern that a change in the US presidential administration in 2025 may limit the prospects for near-term relief.

The timing of the request, with Xtandi’s loss of exclusivity on the horizon, could be explained by the concern that a change in the US presidential administration in 2025 may limit the prospects for near-term relief.

Emerging Company Profile: While the UK biotech boasts a promising in-house platform technology, it believes a less restrictive approach to R&D could help it develop superior antibody-drug conjugates for cancer.

Lupin hopes a surge in demand for albuterol sulphate due to increased off-label use in COVID-19 patients will help its generic version, which is likely to be launched in the first half of FY21. But the Indian firm may recall a batch of metformin after the US FDA recently asked a few companies to retract extended-release versions due to NDMA concerns.