Dave Wallace

Dave Wallace

Executive Editor

Birmingham, UK

Having previously worked in the European chemicals industry, Dave has been with Generics Bulletin since 2010. Keeping a close eye on deals, corporate strategy and market developments in the off-patent sector, he also brings his background and education in law to bear on industry litigation as well as national legislative and regulatory affairs, with a particular interest in France where he has lived and studied in the past. A regular delegate to generics and biosimilars events and conferences as well as a frequent panel moderator, he maintains close links with industry representatives around the world. He also organizes and judges the annual Global Generics & Biosimilars Awards. In his spare time, he enjoys art and playing the piano.

Latest from Dave Wallace

Teva Fined Half A Billion Dollars Over European Copaxone Antitrust Breach

Teva has been fined €463m – just over half a billion US dollars – over a breach of EU antitrust rules, after the European Commission found that it abused its dominant position to delay competition to Copaxone, including by misusing the patent system and disparaging rivals. The firm has strongly disagreed with the decision – which is claims is “legally untested” and “not supported by the facts” – and says it will appeal.

Teva Fined Half A Billion Dollars Over European Copaxone Antitrust Breach

Teva has been fined €463m – just over half a billion US dollars – over a breach of EU antitrust rules, after the European Commission found that it abused its dominant position to delay competition to Copaxone, including by misusing the patent system and disparaging rivals. The firm has strongly disagreed with the decision – which is claims is “legally untested” and “not supported by the facts” – and says it will appeal.

Alvotech Petitions US FDA To Deny Interchangeability For Rival Stelara Biosimilars

In a citizen petition to the FDA, Alvotech has called on the US agency to refrain from approving as interchangeable certain Stelara biosimilars that use a different cell line to its own ustekinumab product – including the Pyzchiva version set to be brought to market by Samsung Bioepis and Sandoz.

Alvotech Petitions FDA To Deny Interchangeability For Rival Stelara Biosimilars

In a citizen petition to the FDA, Alvotech has called on the US agency to refrain from approving as interchangeable certain Stelara biosimilars that use a different cell line to its own ustekinumab product – including the Pyzchiva version set to be brought to market by Samsung Bioepis and Sandoz.

Sandoz Says Amgen’s At-Risk Aflibercept Launch ‘Doesn’t Change Our Thinking’

Sandoz has indicated that Amgen’s recently-announced at-risk US launch of a rival to Eylea doesn’t change its thinking around launch timing for its own FDA-approved aflibercept biosimilar.

‘What We’re Really Focused On Is Internationalization’ – Aspire CEO Sets Out Strategy

In the wake of its recent acquisition of dermatology assets from Canute Pharma, UK-based Aspire Pharma is looking to new frontiers of expansion in Europe and beyond. Chief executive Richard Condon talks to Generics Bulletin about the next steps on the niche generics and value added medicines firm’s journey.