August 2026 Generic Approvals Breakdown: Blockbuster Clearances for Pomalidomide, Cabozantinib, and Nintedanib
Summary of this blog- 5-minute read API & IP Intelligence Roundup (14 September 2026) This edition covers the USFDA's August 2026 ANDA approval surge, global respiratory and emergency health updates, and a critical Federal Circuit patent precedent defining the enforceability of crystalline genus claims in Exelixis v. MSN . 1. USFDA ANDA Trends: Indian Generic Dominance & Multi-Product Openings The FDA recorded 54 ANDA regulatory decisions in August 2026 (43 final approvals, 11 tentative approvals) . Indian manufacturers demonstrated commanding leadership by capturing 33 of the 54 total decisions (61.1%) , led by multi-product approvals for Aurobindo, Zydus Lifesciences, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, and Macleods : Oncology Wave: A coordinated cluster of final approvals on August 31 for Pomalidomide capsules across Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s, Sun Pharma (SPIL), and Sandoz cleared long-standing Paragraph IV settlements referencing Pomalyst® (~$3.5B peak global sales) . Specia...