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The US FDA has issued a CRL related to the BLA for AVT05, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), in PFS & autoinjector formulations
The CRL noted certain deficiencies from the FDA’s Jul 2025 pre-license inspection of Alvotech’s Reykjavik facility that must be resolved before AVT05 BLA approval, though no other issues were found,…
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The EMA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab), following the MHRA’s MAA acceptance earlier this year
AVT23 was jointly developed by Alvotech & Kashiv BioSciences, with Advanz Pharma obtaining commercial rights to AVT23 in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Omalizumab is a humanized mAb that…
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Kashiv BioSciences submitted a BLA to the US FDA and received EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018, a proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab)Â
ADL-018 is a humanized mAb biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab), designed to block IgE binding on mast cells and basophils. Xolair is approved for CSU (≥12 yrs), moderate-to-severe asthma (≥6 yrs), chronic rhinosinusitis…
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The CHMP has recommended Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, PsA, ankylosing spondylitis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis across 30 EEA states
In trials, Gobivaz demonstrated comparable efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity to Simponi in pts…
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The CHMP has recommended AVT03, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders
STADA & Dr. Reddy’s have semi-exclusive commercial rights to AVT03 in the EU, incl. Switzerland & the UK, leading to STADA marketing it as Kefdensis (Prolia; 60mg/mL PFS) & Zvogra (Xgeva; 70mg/mL single-use…
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The CHMP has recommended Kefdensis and Zvogra, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disordersÂ
Kefdensis (biosimilar to Prolia) received CHMP approval for treating osteoporosis in high-risk postmenopausal women and men with an increased risk of fractures. Zvogra (biosimilar to Xgeva) received CHMP approval for preventing skeletal events…
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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)Â Â
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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Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency       Â
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       Â
Alvotech and Advanz Pharma Receive the EC’s Approval for Mynzepli (Biosimilar, Eylea). Our…
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The EC has approved Mynzepli (AVT06), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) for all indications of the reference product in all 30 EEA states; AVT06’s Dossiers are under review in multiple regions incl. the US & Japan
Approval was based on extensive analytical, non-clinical & clinical data incl. a confirmatory study assessing Mynzepli vs…
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Alvotech has entered into a supply & commercialization agreement with Advanz Pharma for AVT10, a biosimilar version of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol)
Alvotech & Advanz Pharma have previously partnered on biosimilars for over 10 reference biologics, with a plan to launch their first biosimilars in the EU by Q4’25
Cimzia binds with both soluble &…

