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• The EC has granted the marketing authorization for Ranivisio, a biosimilar to Lucentis for adults across 5 indications incl. AMD, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to RVO, visual impairment resulting from DME, PDR, and CNV
• The P-III (COLUMBUS-AMD) study showed that ranibizumab was shown to be highly similar to its reference ranibizumab in terms of clinical efficacy, ocular and systemic safety for AMD and other ophthalmology indications
• Teva & Bioeq AG collaborated for the exclusive commercialization of ranibizumab and the product is expected to be available in the EU over the coming year while the treatment is already available in the UK under the tradename Ongavia

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