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Orion Pharma & Qilu Pharma EU have entered into an agreement to commercialise IV pembrolizumab biosimilar in Europe, which is currently developed by Qilu
As per the deal, Orion will gain exclusive right to distribute, market & sell Qilu’s IV pembrolizumab biosimilar in the EU, while Qilu will supply the product & receive a…
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Samsung Bioepis & Teva have expanded their strategic partnership to advance up to ~6 biosimilar candidates, incl. SB41, a biosimilar version of Fasenra (benralizumab), & SB44, a biosimilar to Ilaris (canakinumab)
As per the deal, Samsung Bioepis will develop, manufacture & handle regulatory registration of the biosimilars, while Teva will lead commercialization in the…
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The US FDA has approved a citrate-free, high-concentration formulation for Yusimry as an interchangeable biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab)
Yusimry, a TNF blocker, is available in low and high concentration formulations via autoinjector, with the low-concentration formulation also available as a PFS
Emerge Bioscience holds the approved BLA for Yusimry, while Meitheal serves as its…
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The US FDA has approved Degevma, a biosimilar version of Xgeva (denosumab), following FDA approval of Ponlimsi (biosimilar, Prolia) in Mar 2026, with launch of both biosimilars anticipated in coming mos.
Approval was backed by extensive data, incl. analytical & clinical data showing similar efficacy, safety & immunogenicity profile as the reference product
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STADA and Sino Biopharmaceutical, through its subsidiary CTTQ, have entered into a strategic biosimilar partnership designed to broaden patient access to biological medicines in key markets
As per the deal, CTTQ will develop, manufacture & supply the biosimilar candidates, while STADA will hold marketing authorizations and exclusive sales & marketing rights in the EU,…
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mAbxience & Sandoz have entered into a licensing, development, manufacturing & commercialization agreement for an emicizumab biosimilar candidate
As pe the deal, mAbxience will develop & manufacture the biosimilar at its GMP-approved facilities in Spain & Argentina, while Sandoz will hold exclusive global commercialization rights (excl. Argentina, Uruguay & Paraguay); financial terms remain confidential…
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The NMPA has accepted NDA for HLX14, a biosimilar version of denosumab, in the 120mg (1.7mL) per vial strength presentation
NDA was based on extensive data, incl. analytical similarity studies, non-clinical & clinical comparative studies, where HLX14 at the 120 mg (1.7 mL) per vial strength showed similarity to its reference drug in terms…
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The MHLW has granted marketing approval to Ustekinumab BS IV infusion 130mg 「NIPRO」, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for induction therapy in mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease when other treatments are ineffective
Additionally, the MHLW approved Ustekinumab BS SC Injection 45mg Syringes 「NIPRO」in Dec 2025, which was then launched in May 2026
The biosimilar…
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Invagen Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cipla, has entered into a strategic partnership with Qilu Pharmaceutical for the exclusive licensing & supply of QL2107, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), for the US
As per the deal, Qilu will handle product development, regulatory registration & supply, while Cipla USA will commercialize the asset across the…
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The US FDA has accepted a BLA for AVT80, a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Entyvio (vedolizumab) PFS & autoinjector for SC administration
BLA was backed by analytical, PK & immunogenicity data, showing biosimilarity with the reference product. Plus, under a partnership with Teva, Alvotech is responsible for development & manufacturing of AVT80, while Teva…

