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Key Biosimilars Events of March 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum remained strong, with key biosimilar launches and approvals including Celltrion’s Remsima IV (EU) and Avtozma SC (US), Teva’s FDA-approved Ponlimsi, Japan’s approval of tocilizumab BS MA by Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical, and IND clearance for HLX18 by National Medical Products Administration.  Strategic partnerships expanded access, led by Samsung Bioepis–Sandoz collaboration, Formycon’s aflibercept settlement deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, and Bio-Thera…

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Bio-Thera Expands Collaboration with Intas Pharmaceuticals for the Commercialization of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) in India 

Shots:  Bio-Thera Solutions expanded its partnership with Intas Pharmaceuticals for BAT2506, a proposed biosimilar of Simponi (golimumab), through an exclusive commercialization and licensing agreement for India  BAT2506 is a proposed golimumab biosimilar by Bio-Thera. Golimumab, a human IgG1 monoclonal antibody, targets TNF-α to reduce key inflammatory markers such as CRP, IL-6, ICAM-1, MMP-3, and VEGF. The reference drug is approved…

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Cytiva and Yoshindo Collaborate to Strengthen Domestic Biosimilar Manufacturing through their FlexFactory Contract in Japan 

Shots:  Cytiva and Yoshindo sign a FlexFactory contract to support the establishment of domestic biosimilar drug substance manufacturing in Japan. The investment is partly supported by Japan’s MHLW  Yoshindo plans to supply biosimilars from its Toyama plant starting in 2028, supporting a stable and affordable biologics supply in Japan  Cytiva’s FlexFactory platform uses modular bioprocessing technologies to support faster transition from facility design to GMP…

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Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical Receives Manufacturing & Marketing Approval for Tocilizumab BS MA (Biosimilar, Actemra) in Japan  

Shots:  The company has received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)   Tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar jointly developed by Mochida Pharmaceutical and Gedeon Richter. Under their agreement with AYUMI Pharmaceutical, Mochida will supply the product, while AYUMI will handle its sales in Japan   Mochida Pharmaceutical…

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Formycon Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron & Bayer for Commercialization of FYB203 (Biosimilar, Eylea)  

Shots:  Formycon has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for the commercialization of FYB203, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept 0.05 ml of 40 mg/mL solution), in the EU  Under the agreement, both products may launch in the EU and other regions, including LATAM and Asia-Pacific, from May 2026. Earlier, in October 2025, Formycon secured…

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in February 2026    

Shots:  The European Commission approved multiple innovative therapies across vaccines, oncology, cardiology, immunology, and rare diseases, including products from Moderna, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Cytokinetics, ImmunityBio, and GSK  The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from Ipsen, X4 Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, and Moderna, alongside additional recommendations for therapies targeting chronic spontaneous urticaria, WHIM syndrome, pediatric…

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Celltrion

Celltrion Introduces Remsima IV Liquid Formulation (Biosimilar, Remicade) in the EU 

Shots:  Following the EU approval of Remsima IV in Nov’25, Celltrion launched Remsima IV, a biosimilar version of Remicade (Infliximab), across Europe  Celltrion has filed and secured patents for the Remsima liquid formulation across most EU countries, including key markets such as the UK, Germany, and France  The Remsima liquid formulation adds to existing IV (100 mg lyophilized) and SC options, aligning with clinical demand in Europe…

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in February 2026 

Shots:  Approval momentum strengthened in February 2026, with the US FDA clearing four new therapies across dermatology, psychiatry, and rare pediatric disorders highlighting both volume and therapeutic impact.  Four notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, Acrotech Biopharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Adquey for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ Bysanti for acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, Immedica Pharma’s Loargys for ARG1-D–related hyperargininemia, and Ascendis Pharma’s Yuviwel to improve growth in children with achondroplasia  Overall, February 2026 reflected…

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Key Biosimilars Events of February 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum accelerated globally with multiple biosimilars securing key approvals and positive opinions, including Sandoz’s Enzeevu (Eylea biosimilar) in the US and Canada, Accord BioPharma’s Filkri (Neupogen biosimilar) US FDA approval, EC approvals for Gotenfia (Simponi biosimilar) and Ranluspec (Lucentis biosimilar), and CHMP positive opinions for tocilizumab and insulin biosimilars.  Strategic partnerships expanded regional access as companies including Alvotech, Bio-Thera Solutions, Formycon,…

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Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Bysumlog and Dazparda (Biosimilar, Humalog and NovoRapid) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Bysumlog (insulin lispro) and Dazparda (insulin aspart), a biosimilar version of Humalog and  NovoRapid, respectively, across all 30 EEA states  Opinion was supported by P-I demonstrating biosimilarity and comparable safety of Bysumlog vs Humalog and Dazparda vs NovoLog/NovoRapid.  Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals signed a development, license, and commercialization agreement with Sandoz for three insulin biosimilars: glargine, lispro, and aspart. Upon approval, Sandoz…

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