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

Shots: 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 submits a BLA to the US FDA and receives EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair) 

Shots:  Kashiv BioSciences submitted a BLA to the US FDA and received EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018, a proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab)  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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Alvotech’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: 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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Alvotech Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for AVT03 (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: 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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STADA Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Kefdensis and Zvogra (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)  

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Kefdensis and Zvogra, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders  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 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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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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Alvotech and Advanz Pharma Receive the EC’s Approval for Mynzepli (Biosimilar, Eylea)

Shots: 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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