The Supreme Court has unanimously sided with Hikma Pharmaceuticals and its “skinny label” version of a prescription-strength fish oil pill in a case that was closely watched by the generics industry.

The Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc. ruling could have a major effect on incentives to invest in research for FDA‑approved medicines.

Court says defendant Amarin Pharma hasn't shown enough harm; remands case to lower court