Amongst those who have launched lenalidomide generics are Novartis’ generics unit, Sandoz, who announced the launch of a generic version of Revlimid (lenalidomide) in 19 countries in Europe. German generics maker Stada Arzneimittel has also launched in some European countries and the UK’s Accord Healthcare is launching a generic version of the drug in Europe and the UK.

Lenalidomide is an oncology drug product for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, mantle cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma. Revlimid was first launched in Europe in 2006 by Celgene that was subsequently acquired by Bristol Meyers Squibb. Revlimid is a blockbuster drug, generating US$12.8 billion for Bristol Meyers Squibb in 2021.

Generic versions of Revlimid have also already launched in Canada and are set to be launched on the US market in March 2022. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories’ lenalidomide generic was approved in the US in October 2021 and their 2.5 mg and 20 mg strength capsules are eligible for 180 days of generic drug exclusivity [1].

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Reference
1. GaBI Online - Generics and Biosimilars Initiative. Sun Pharma and Dr Reddy’s generics progress in EU and US [www.gabionline.net]. Mol, Belgium: Pro Pharma Communications International; [cited 2022 Apr 1]. Available from: www.gabionline.net/generics/news/sun-pharma-and-dr-reddy-s-generics-progress-in-eu-and-us

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