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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 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 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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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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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 &…
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The CHMP has recommended AVT06, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept 2 mg), across all 30 EEA states
AVT06 is a recombinant fusion protein that inhibits VEGF to reduce neovascularization and vascular permeability. The CHMP recommends MAA for wet AMD, visual impairment from macular oedema due to RVO (branch or central), diabetic macular oedema…
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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 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 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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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…

