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Key Biosimilars Events of August 2025  

Shots:        Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency         Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients         Alvotech and Advanz Pharma Receive the EC’s Approval for Mynzepli (Biosimilar, Eylea). Our…

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Sandoz

Sandoz Reports EC’s Approval of Wyost and Jubbonti (Biosimilars, Xgeva and Prolia) 

Shots:  The EC has granted approval to the company’s Wyost and Jubbonti, biosimilar of Xgeva and Prolia (denosumab), across the EU for treating same indications as that of Xgeva and Prolia incl. cancer-related bone disease & osteoporosis, respectively. Their launch is anticipated from Nov 2025 onwards  The EC’s approval was supported by the clinical evaluations…

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Alvotech & Dr. Reddy’s

Alvotech Collaborates with Dr. Reddy’s to Co-Develop a Biosimilar Version of Keytruda

Shots: Alvotech has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Dr. Reddy’s to co-develop, manufacture & commercialize a biosimilar version of Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab) globally As per the deal, Alvotech & Dr. Reddy’s will jointly develop & manufacture the biosimilar candidate, sharing costs & responsibilities, with each retaining the right to commercialize it globally,…

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Alvotech & Advanz Pharma

Alvotech Expands its Partnership with Advanz Pharma to Commercialize Three Additional Biosimilars in the EU

Shots: Alvotech has entered into an agreement with Advanz Pharma to expand their commercial partnership to include 3 more biosimilar candidates As per the deal, Advanz will register & commercialize biosimilars of Ilaris (canakinumab), Kesimpta (ofatumumab), & an undisclosed biologic in the EU, while Alvotech will handle development & commercial supply; partners will share revenues,…

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Teva and Alvotech

Teva and Alvotech’s Selarsdi (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Selarsdi, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications incl. treatment of adult & pediatric PsA & plaque PsO as well as Crohn’s disease, & ulcerative colitis, effective as of Apr 30, 2025 Selarsdi is an anti-IL-12/IL-23 mAb, with 4 approved presentations: 45mg/0.5mL & 90mg/mL…

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Alvotech, Kashiv Biosciences & Advanz Pharma

Alvotech, Kashiv Biosciences and Advanz Pharma Report the MHRA’s MAA Acceptance of AVT23 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma & CRSwNP Alvotech & Advanz Pharma entered into a commercialization agreement for AVT23 in Feb 2023, expanding their alliance in May to incl. 5 more biosimilars, whereas in Oct 2023, Alvotech &…

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Alvotech and Xbrane

Xbrane Entered into an Agreement with Alvotech to sell XB003 (Biosimilar, Cimzia) and Parts of its Organization for ~$27.25M 

Shots:  Xbrane has signed an agreement with Alvotech to sell XB003 (Biosimilar, Cimzia) including related IP and parts of its organization, including 40 employees & laboratory equipment at ~$27.25M (~SEK 275M). The transaction closing is subject to approval from Xbrane's shareholders at the EGM on Apr 14, 2025, and FDI approval.   Xbrane will receive SEK…

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