Why International Pharma Companies Need to Watch What Is Happening in the Netherlands

Maarten Meulenbelt explains why even companies headquartered in China or California need to be aware that the trend for ‘replacement pharmacy compounding’ may spread.

Over the last few years, the Netherlands has begun to develop its own pharmacy-compounded products as an alternative to authorised products, and as a benchmark for pricing and reimbursement of the authorised products that they seek to replace. (more…)

How to Guard Against Biologics and Medtech Patents Litigation

Life sciences companies are increasingly looking to the courtroom to resolve their disputes which were simmering during the pandemic. Ching-Lee Fukuda explains why litigation in the fields of biologics and medtech is now particularly likely, and how companies can best prepare for claims in these areas.

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