Biocon anticipates significant US uptake of its Viatris-partnered interchangeable insulin glargine biosimilar on the back of commercial arrangements in place and expects to "move the market" in 2022. All eyes are also on the trajectory of biosimilar insulin aspart, which received a CRL from the US FDA.

Biocon anticipates significant US uptake of its Viatris-partnered interchangeable insulin glargine biosimilar on the back of commercial arrangements in place and expects to "move the market" in 2022.  All eyes are also on the trajectory of biosimilar insulin aspart, which received a CRL from the US FDA.

Intellectual property became front page news in 2021 as the pandemic ignited a debate on the role of patents in accessing COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. 2022 will see a decision on the TRIPS waiver, a new USPTO director, and action on a pending march-in petition.

The vaccines segment continues to draw the interest of participants beyond those firms with a traditional core presence, with new players largely building partnered capabilities around COVID-19 inoculations. Are these merely opportunistic forays or will the competitive landscape for vaccines stand altered more widely?