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Key Biosimilars Events of March 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum remained strong, with key biosimilar launches and approvals including Celltrion’s Remsima IV (EU) and Avtozma SC (US), Teva’s FDA-approved Ponlimsi, Japan’s approval of tocilizumab BS MA by Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical, and IND clearance for HLX18 by National Medical Products Administration.  Strategic partnerships expanded access, led by Samsung Bioepis–Sandoz collaboration, Formycon’s aflibercept settlement deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, and Bio-Thera…

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Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical Receives Manufacturing & Marketing Approval for Tocilizumab BS MA (Biosimilar, Actemra) in Japan  

Shots:  The company has received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)   Tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar jointly developed by Mochida Pharmaceutical and Gedeon Richter. Under their agreement with AYUMI Pharmaceutical, Mochida will supply the product, while AYUMI will handle its sales in Japan   Mochida Pharmaceutical…

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