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Alvotech Reports the European Launch of Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi)

Shots: Alvotech has reported the launch of Gobivaz (AVT05), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of several chronic inflammatory diseases, with commercialization led by Advanz Pharma In the UK, Gobivaz’s launch is supported by an NHS England tender award, while rollout across EEA markets will advance in line with country-specific pricing, reimbursement…

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Alvotech and Advanz Pharma’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the EC Approval to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: The EC has approved Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (with methotrexate), PsA (± methotrexate), ankylosing spondylitis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis (with methotrexate) across 30 EEA states Approval was based on extensive data, incl.…

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Alvotech & Advanz Pharma’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the MHRA’s Approval to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, PsA, axial spondylarthritis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis, following CHMP’s positive opinion Additionally, Alvotech is responsible for the development & commercial supply of Gobivaz, while…

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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 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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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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Teva and Alvotech

Alvotech & Teva Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance of AVT05 (Biosimilar, Simponi & Simponi Aria)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted BLA for AVT05, a biosimilar version of Simponi & Simponi Aria (golimumab), with completion of the review process anticipated in Q4’25 Alvotech reported topline results from a confirmatory trial evaluating the efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity of AVT05 vs Simponi in mod. to sev. rheumatoid arthritis patients in Apr…

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Alvotech & Advanz Pharma

Alvotech and Advanz Pharma Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of AVT05 (Biosimilar, Simponi) 

Shots:  The EMA has accepted the MAA of AVT05, biosimilar version of J&J's Simponi & Simponi Aria (golimumab), for the treatment of several chronic inflammatory diseases, with the decision expected in Q4’25  Alvotech, in Apr 2024, reported top-line data from a confirmatory trial of AVT05 vs Simponi in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis,…

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