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Samsung Bioepis Enters Asset Purchase Deal with Biogen for Byooviz (Biosimilar, Lucentis) and Opuviz (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU

Shots:Samsung Bioepis has entered an asset purchase agreement with Biogen to acquire its ophthalmology assets, Byooviz & Opuviz, biosimilar versions of Lucentis (ranibizumab) & Eylea (aflibercept), in the EUSamsung Bioepis will assume full responsibility for the commercialization of Byooviz following the transfer of rights from Biogen, effective January 2026Byooviz was approved by…

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Actor Pharmaceuticals and Megalabs Collaborate with Formycon to commercialize FYB203 (Biosimilar, Eylea) in Australia and LATAM 

Shots: Formycon has reported that Klinge Biopharma, holder of global rights to its FYB203 (biosimilar, Eylea), has granted exclusive commercialization rights to Actor Pharmaceuticals for Australia and to Megalabs for LATAM. Regulatory filing is submitted to Australia’s TGA, and Formycon is preparing approval applications with Megalabs for LATAM As per the deal, Klinge will receive…

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Celltrion’s Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Multiple Retinal Diseases

Shots:The US FDA has approved Eydenzelt, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema (DME), & diabetic retinopathyApproval was supported by extensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data, incl. a P-III trial in DME pts (n=348) comparing Eydenzelt vs Eylea over…

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Alvotech Reports Marketing Approval of Three New Biosimilars Across Japan 

Shots: Alvotech has reported that its partner Fuji Pharma has received Japanese approval for three biosimilars: AVT03 (Biosimilar, Ranmark), AVT05 (Biosimilar, Simponi), and AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea)  In Japan, AVT03 (denosumab-biosimilar to Ranmark/Xgeva) was approved for bone lesions from multiple myeloma or solid tumor metastases; AVT05 (golimumab biosimilar to Simponi) for rheumatoid arthritis Pts. who are…

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Alteogen’s Eyluxvi (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the EC’s Approval for Retinal Diseases

Shots:The EC has approved Eyluxvi (ALT-L9), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat wet AMD, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch/central retinal vein occlusion & visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema & myopic choroidal neovascularisationApproval was based on P-III trials conducted across the EU, South Korea, & Japan,…

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Formycon and Klinge Biopharma sign a semi-exclusive licensing deal with Horus Pharma to commercialize the FYB203/Baiama (Biosimilar, Eylea)  

Shots: Formycon and Klinge Biopharma have signed a semi-exclusive licensing deal with Horus Pharma to commercialize the FYB203/Baiama (Biosimilar, Eylea) in selected EC, following a similar agreement with Teva in Jan for covering major parts of the EU & Israel Klinge will receive upfront, milestone payments, and royalties on net sales, with Formycon earning a…

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Alteogen’s Eyluxvi (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Retinal Diseases

Shots:The CHMP has recommended Eyluxvi (ALT-L9), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat wet AMD, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch/central retinal vein occlusion & visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema & myopic choroidal neovascularisationOpinion was based on extensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. a P-III trial…

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Samsung Bioepis Collaborates with Harrow to Commercialize its Ophthalmology Biosimilars in the US

Shots:Samsung Bioepis has entered into a definitive agreement to grant Harrow exclusive commercial rights of its ophthalmology biosimilar portfolio incl. Byooviz, biosimilar to Lucentis (ranibizumab), & Opuviz, biosimilar to Eylea (aflibercept) in the USByooviz has been available in the US through Biogen since its launch in Jun 2022. In Oct 2024, Biogen notified…

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Apotex Receives Health Canada Approval for Aflivu (Biosimilar, Eylea)   

Shots: Apotex has reported Health Canada's approval of Aflivu (aflibercept), a biosimilar to Eylea in PFS and vials Aflivu is indicated for wet age-related macular degeneration, macular edema from retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, and myopic choroidal neovascularization Aflivu expands Apotex's biosimilar portfolio, which already includes Grastofil (filgrastim), Lapelga (pegfilgrastim), and Bambevi (bevacizumab) Ref: PRNewsWire | Image:…

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