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Intas has acquired Coherus’ Udenyca business (incl. prefilled syringe, autoinjector & on-body injector), a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) via 2024 asset purchase agreement; Accord BioPharma (Intas’ US specialty division) will handle Udenyca’s US business
As per the deal, Coherus received $483.4M upfront in cash, incl. $118.4M for Udenyca inventory, with an additional…
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Teva & Samsung Bioepis have launched Epysqli, a biosimilar version of Soliris (eculizumab)Â in the US to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) &Â generalized myasthenia gravis(gMG) in AchR antibody-positive adults
Epysqli was approved by the US FDA in Jul 2024 for PNH & aHUS, with a label expansion to gMG in…
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The CHMP has recommended Osvyrti & Jubereq, biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab); launch expected post patent expiry of reference products in Nov 2025
Osvyrti (60mg pre-filled syringe) is indicated to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women & men at increased risk of fractures. It also used to treat bone loss in pts…
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Organon has acquired the US regulatory & commercial rights for Tofidence, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab), from Biogen, which retains manufacturing rights in the US
As per the deal, Biogen will receive upfront, while Organon will assume Biogen's obligation to pay Bio-Thera tiered annual net sales royalties & milestones
Tofidence is a humanized…
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The EMA has validated MAA of HLX11, a biosimilar version of Perjeta (pertuzumab) for all indications of the reference product
Submission was supported by P-III trial evaluating HLX11 vs Perjeta as neoadj. therapy in HER2+/HR-, early stage or locally advanced breast cancer as part of complete treatment regimen. Study met its 1EP of total…
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Celltrion announced that Steqeyma (ustekinumab-stba), a biosimilar to Stelara, has been added to the Costco Member Prescription Program. It was launched on Mar 12, 2025. Celltrion's adalimumab-aaty was added to the program in Aug 2024Â Â
Steqeyma will be available in the US from Costco Specialty Pharmacies on Apr 1, 2025, for self-funded employer plans,…
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Celltrion has launched Remdantry (formerly Inflectra) injection, a biosimilar to Remicade (infliximab), which will be launched on April 1, 2025, in Canada & received Health Canada NOC on March 7, 2025Â
Remdantry, consisting of a chimeric IgG1 mAb that binds to human TNFα, will share the same DIN as Inflectra. It was approved by…
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Bio-Thera and Dr. Reddy’s have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) & BAT2206, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)Â
As per the agreement, Bio-Thera will handle the development, manufacturing, and supply of BAT2206 & BAT2506, while Dr. Reddy’s will manage regulatory approvals &…
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The US FDA has approved BLA of Conexxence & Bomyntra, biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference products
Approval was supported by extensive analytical development & similarity assessment based on 2 trials: one assessing its PK, PD, & immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, &Â other evaluating its efficacy, PD, safety,…
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The UK’s MHRA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma & CRSwNP
Alvotech & Advanz Pharma entered into a commercialization agreement for AVT23 in Feb 2023, expanding their alliance in May to incl. 5 more biosimilars, whereas in Oct 2023, Alvotech &…

