While Lupin is “truly excited with the potential” ahead, the uncertainty around upcoming product launches paints a different financial picture.

Lupin’s CEO spoke of US drug shortages having led to recognition of the need for structural and regulatory support for viable pricing of generic drugs. She was also optimistic on the relaunch of a Myrbetriq generic after Astellas obtained a temporary restraining order against Lupin and Zydus just a few days post an at-risk launch by the latter two companies

Ono’s just-announced purchase of Deciphera has put the tenosynovial giant cell tumor space under the spotlight and SynOx is making strides to stay at the head of the pack helped by significant financing.

Lupin and Zydus are targeting a market worth at least $1bn a year – and more than $2.4bn all told – after both in quick succession announcing the launch of generic versions of Astellas Pharma’s Myrbetriq treatment for overactive bladder.