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The company has introduced Uzpruvo, biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab) across the EU to treat gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications. Uzpruvo is available in a pre-filled syringes with a thinner needle & is latex-free to avoid allergic reactions
Further EU launches are expected in the upcoming mos., pending national price approvals through a fully European supply…
The US FDA has accepted the BLA of the company’s FKS518, a biosimilar product of Prolia (denosumab) and Xgeva (denosumab)
The BLA was supported by the analytical development & similarity evaluation data from two trials comparing FKS518’s pharmacokinetic profile in one while efficacy and safety in another study with the reference
FKS518 is indicated for…
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Following the CHMP’s recommendation for marketing authorization in Mar 2024, the company’s Omlyclo (biosimilar to Xolair) has obtained the EC’s approval for treating allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)
The approval was supported by the results from P-III clinical evaluation to determine the safety, efficacy & PK…
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The US FDA has approved Yesafili (aflibercept-jbvf), biosimilar to Eylea, for treating neovascular (wet AMD) age-related macular degeneration as well as visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO), DME & myopic choroidal neovascularization (myopic CNV)
The approval was supported by analytical, nonclinical & clinical data…
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Alvotech & Dr. Reddy’s have signed a license & supply agreement to commercialize AVT03 under which Alvotech will handle the development & manufacturing activities. Dr. Reddy will get regulatory & commercial rights exclusively in US and semi-exclusively in the EU & UK
Alvotech will receive an upfront, regulatory & commercial milestones as well as…
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The company has launched Simlandi (citrate-free biosimilar, Humira) injection to treat RA, PsA, AS, UC, Plaque Pso, HS, uveitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis & CD in the US
The US FDA has approved Simlandi (40mg/0.4mL) injection. Both the low & high concentrations dosing strengths are approved and marketed across the US
The approval was based…
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Teva Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience have signed a strategic licensing agreement across various markets incl. the EU and the US to develop a biosimilar product that is under development as a treatment for various oncology indications
As per the agreement, mAbxience will develop and produce the candidates by utilizing the knowledge of biosimilar development &…
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients
During the month of October, Boehringer launched adalimumab injection (biosimilar, Humira) for multiple…
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John spoke about the agreement between Similis Bio (a biosimilar partner and affiliate company of JSR) and Blau Farmaceutica to develop products and license IP for four biosimilar assets targeting indications in oncology, inflammation, and blood disorders
Under the collaboration, Similis Bio will provide full processes and associated IP for tech transfer to Blau…
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and the patients
During the month of April, Biocon and Viatris received EC's approval for…

