Dean Rudge

Dean Rudge

Deputy Editor

London, UK

Dean has built up a wealth of knowledge on the global generics and biosimilar medicines industries since joining Generics Bulletin in 2013. He specializes in commercial and legal issues, writing in-depth analyses of corporate strategy and getting under the skin of patent infringement proceedings and other litigation. He attends investor and regulatory meetings with business leaders, favoring the investor days with their focus on corporate strategy. In his spare time, Dean enjoys visiting museums and playing five-a-side football.

Latest from Dean Rudge

Lupin Concedes To Harmony On Generic Wakix With 2030 Launch Agreement

Lupin became the latest ANDA sponsor to settle patent-infringement litigation over Harmony Biosciences’ Wakix (pitolisant hydrochloride), which has been touted as a potential blockbuster.

‘I Saw An Unpolished Diamond’: Iconovo CEO Wäborg On Breaking Even In 2027 And Beyond

In an exclusive interview, Iconovo CEO Johan Wäborg outlines the company’s strategy to become a leader in dry powder inhalation by focusing on platform development, reformulated therapies, and B2B licensing, with a plan to break even by 2027.

Reshaped Xbrane Allies With OneSource For Commercial Biosimilar Manufacturing

Xbrane Biopharma is partnering with India’s OneSource Specialty Pharma to manufacture its biosimilars, including its much-delayed ranibizumab product Ximluci. The move follows a SEK240m funding round and strategic refocus on commercialization after divesting key R&D assets to Alvotech.

Regeneron Monitoring Eylea Biosimilar Closely Following Innovative Setbacks

Regeneron says it is closely watching Amgen’s Pavblu 2mg aflibercept biosimilar, which is gaining traction via financial incentives to physicians as “the only differentiator” to its Eylea reference brand. Meanwhile, Regeneron is aiming to boost Eylea HD uptake amid regulatory setbacks.

Lupin Concedes To Wakix IP With 2030 Launch Date Agreement

Ahead of a bench trial beginning in February 2026, Lupin has become the latest ANDA sponsor to settle patent-infringement litigation over Harmony Biosciences’ Wakix (pitolisant hydrochloride), which has been touted as a potential blockbuster by the end of the decade.

Big In Japan: Samsung Bioepis Looks To Increase Presence With Nipro Partnership

Ahead of being spun out of its parent company Samsung Biologics later this year, Samsung Bioepis has struck an agreement to bolster its presence in another Asian market and one of the largest global pharma markets.