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Key Biosimilars Events of January 2026   

Shots:  Global biosimilar activity accelerated across ophthalmology, oncology, immunology, and diabetes, with new or advancing alternatives to Lucentis, Eylea, Stelara, Lantus, Avastin, Opdivo, and Neulasta, expanding patient access across Europe, the US, India, Canada, Ghana, and MENA  Regulatory and commercialization momentum remained strong, marked by FDA, EC, Health Canada, and Ghana FDA milestones, alongside Samsung Bioepis’…
February 3, 2026

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Bio-Thera Partners with Avalon Pharma to Commercialize BAT3306 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in Saudi Arabia and MENA 

Shots:  Bio-Thera and Avalon Pharma have signed commercialization and licensing agreements for BAT3306, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (Pembrolizumab)  As per the deal, Bio-Thera will oversee development, manufacturing, and supply of BAT3306, while Avalon Pharma will handle regulatory approvals and commercialization across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region  BAT3306 is a humanized monoclonal antibody and immune checkpoint inhibitor…
February 3, 2026

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Celltrion Plans to File for Approval of Herzuma SC (Biosimilar, Herceptin) in Europe and Korea  

Shots:  Celltrion has completed the trial for Herzuma SC (CT-P6 SC), a biosimilar version of Herceptin (trastuzumab), and plans to file for marketing approval in the EU and Korea within three months  The trial, which demonstrated PK equivalence to the reference SC formulation, along with comparable safety and immunogenicity, also met its 1EP. Herzuma SC is also expected to enhance patient convenience by reducing administration…
February 2, 2026

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Sandoz
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Sandoz Lauches Enzeevu (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the Canada 

Shots:  Sandoz has reported Enzeevu (Aflibercept), a biosimilar version of Eylea, is now available in Canada   Enzeevu is a single-use, PFS intravitreal injection delivering 2 mg aflibercept (2 mg/0.05 mL). It closely resembles the reference product   Enzeevu is approved for all its indications, including neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema due to CRVO or BRVO, diabetic macular edema (DME), and myopic…
February 2, 2026

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Samsung Bioepis Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron and Bayer for Commercialization of SB15 (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for the commercialization of SB15, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept 40 mg/mL solution), in markets excluding the US and Canada   The agreement allows Samsung Bioepis to launch SB15 in the UK from Jan 2026, across the EU from Apr 2026,…
January 29, 2026

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Gedeon Richter
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Gedeon Richter Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Fylrevy for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 

 Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Fylrevy (estetrol/Donesta) as HRT for oestrogen deficiency symptoms in postmenopausal women, both non-hysterectomised (14.2 mg and 18.9 mg) and hysterectomized (18.9 mg); the decision will be anticipated across EEA markets  Fylrevy is an oral estetrol-based oestrogen therapy designed to treat a broad range of oestrogen deficiency symptoms, including VMS, in postmenopausal women  Preclinical and clinical data…
January 29, 2026

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Alvotech Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron and Bayer for Worldwide Commercialization for its Biosimilar to Eylea 

  Shots:  Alvotech has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept) biosimilar. With prior US rights effective Q4’26, Alvotech now holds worldwide manufacturing and supply rights for its commercial partners   The settlement enables Alvotech and partners to launch the biosimilar from Jan 1, 2026, in the UK and Canada, May 1, 2026,…
January 29, 2026

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Johnson & Johnson Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Darzalex FASPRO Regimen to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Darzalex FASPRO (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) + bortezomib, lenalidomide & dexamethasone (D-VRd) for adults with NDMM who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. Approval was based on the P-III (CEPHEUS) trial, assessing D-VRd vs VRd in 395 ASCT-ineligible or deferred patients across 13 countries in the EU, North America,…
January 28, 2026

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere Pharmaceutical ~$1.26B Deal to Develop SIM0709

Shots: Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere have entered a license and collaboration agreement to develop SIM0709, a preclinical TL1A/IL-23p19 bispecific antibody, for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) As per the deal, Boehringer Ingelheim gains global rights to the asset excluding Greater China, while Simcere is eligible for an upfront payment, milestones up to €1.058B…
January 28, 2026

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ABANZA Secures US FDA 510(k) Clearance for QuadLock Fixation System for ACL Reconstruction

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to ABANZA’s QuadLock Fixation System, a knotless, bidirectional, tension-adjustable device for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction In biomechanical testing under high-demand cyclic loading, QuadLock demonstrated <0.5 mm cyclic displacement representing a >500% reduction in cyclic displacement and >1,000 N pullout strength vs conventional fixation methods QuadLock is…
January 28, 2026

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