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MS Pharma enters an exclusive biosimilar partnership with Hetero 

Shots:  MS Pharma has signed a strategic partnership with Hetero to localize five established biosimilars across key areas, including oncology, immunology, and hematology, in the MENA region  The exclusive agreement will be implemented through El Kendi (MS Pharma Group’s Algeria affiliate) and Hetero Biopharma, a subsidiary of Hetero Group  This marks Hetero’s first local partnership in Algeria, supporting…

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Zydus Lifesciences Launches Tishtha (Biosimilar, Opdivo) in India 

    Shots:  Zydus Lifesciences has reported Tishtha, biosimilar version of Opdivo (Nivolumab), is now available in the India  Tishtha will be available in 100 mg and 40 mg strengths  Nivolumab is a mAb targeting PD-1 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and is approved worldwide for cancers, including melanoma, mesothelioma, head and neck, and urothelial carcinoma   Ref: Zydus  | Image: Zydus |  Press Release  Related News: Shanghai Henlius Receives the US FDA…

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Sandoz

Sandoz Receives EC Approval of Ondibta (Biosimilar, Lantus and SoloStar)

Shots: The EC has approved Ondibta, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen, reference medicine Lantus and SoloStar, developed and registered by Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, anticipated launch by early 2027 Ondibta is approved for treating diabetes mellitus in pts (age≥ 2 yrs.) and matches Lantus, SoloStar in safety, quality, and efficacy In Dec 2018, Sandoz partnered with…

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Shanghai Henlius Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance for HLX04 (Biosimilar, Avastin) 

 Shots:  The US FDA has accepted the BLA for HLX04, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab)  BLA was supported by analytical similarity studies, a P-I PK comparability trial in healthy subjects, and a multicenter P-III trial in pts with metastatic colorectal cancer, evaluating HLX04 vs the reference product for safety, PK, and immunogenicity  Henlius is advancing a P-II/III trial of HLX04 + serplulimab for 1L…

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Bio Usawa Receives the Ghana FDA Approval for BioUcenta (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

   Shots:  The Ghana FDA has approved BioUcenta, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) for diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy  The Ghana FDA approval followed a rigorous, science-based review referencing comprehensive data previously evaluated and accepted by the EMA  BioUcenta is exclusively licensed to Bio Usawa for Sub-Saharan Africa by Bioeq AG  Ref: Bio Usawa  | Image: Bio Usawa |  Press Release  Related News: CuraTeQ Biologics Reports Positive P-III study…

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CuraTeQ

CuraTeQ Biologics Reports the Health Canada’s NOC for Dyrupeg (Biosimilar, Neulasta) 

Shots:  CuraTeQ Biologics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, has received NOC from the BRDD for Dyrupeg, a biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)  Dyrupeg (pegfilgrastim) is a long-acting form of filgrastim that mimics human G-CSF, stimulating bone marrow to increase white blood cell production and treat neutropenia  In 2025, Dyrupeg received marketing authorization from the EC and the UK MHRA, with three additional CuraTeQ biosimilar…

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Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi Launches an Additional Presentation of Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: Fresenius Kabi has launched Otulfi, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), in a 45 mg/0.5 mL single-dose vial presentation for SC injection FDA approval was granted in Sep 2024 on the basis of analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK & immunogenicity of Otulfi vs Stelara among mod. to sev.…

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Key Biosimilars Events of December 2025  

Shots:        Regulatory and launch momentum accelerated globally in late 2025, with multiple FDA approvals, CHMP positive opinions, and EU/US launches for biosimilars referencing blockbuster biologics such as Prolia/Xgeva, Lucentis, Eylea, Xolair, Stelara, Simponi, Neulasta, Humira, Opdivo, and Keytruda—broadening patient access across oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, bone health, and allergy indications  Leading biosimilar developers including Samsung Bioepis, Celltrion, Alvotech, Formycon,…

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CivicaScript Launches Insulin Glargine-yfgn and Ustekinumab-aauz (Biosimilar, Lantus and Stelara) in the US  

Shots:  CivicaScript has reported that Insulin Glargine-yfgn and Ustekinumab-aauz, biosimilar versions of Lantus and Stelara, are now available in the US  Civica insulin glargine-yfgn is an interchangeable Lantus® insulin for adults and children with diabetes, developed through a Civica-led collaboration. It is marketed nationally by CivicaScript and branded as CalRx in California through the state’s CalRx program  Ustekinumab-aauz is an IL-12/23 antagonist indicated for select…

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Samsung Bioepis

Samsung Bioepis Began Direct Commercialization of Byooviz (Biosimilar, Lucentis) Across Europe

Shots: Samsung Bioepis has reported the direct commercialization of Byooviz, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) across Europe, with market availability expected in Q2’26 Byooviz (0.5 mg/0.05 ml) is indicated for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema (DME), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), visual impairment due…

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