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Lupin and Sandoz Receive the EC approval for Ranluspec (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

Shots:  The EC has approved Lupin’s Ranluspec, in both vial and PFS forms, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)    Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 antibody fragment that inhibits VEGF-A and is used to treat wet AMD, macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and choroidal neovascularization  Sandoz and Lupin Limited partnered in August 2025 to develop and…

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Dr. Reddy’s Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance for DRL_AB (Biosimilar, Orencia)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted 351 (k) BLA for DRL_AB (IV), a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Orencia (abatacept) Upon approval, DRL_AB will be indicated for adults with mod. to sev. active rheumatoid arthritis, adults with active psoriatic arthritis, & pts (≥6yrs.) with mod. to sev. active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis BLA was supported by extensive…

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Zydus Lifesciences  Launches Anyra (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the Canada 

Shots:  Zydus Lifesciences has launched Anyra (aflibercept 2 mg), a biosimilar version of Eylea. Zydus has inked an agreement with Regeneron and Bayer  Aflibercept is a Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and placental growth factor (PlGF), which are members of the VEGF family of angiogenic factors that can act as mitogenic, chemotactic, and vascular permeability…

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Accord BioPharma’s Filkri (Biosimilar, Neupogen) Receives the US FDA Approval

Shots: FDA has approved Filkri, a biosimilar to Neupogen (filgrastim), for pts receiving myelosuppressive CT, those with AML receiving induction or consolidation CT, cancer pts undergoing bone marrow transplant, pts with sev. chronic neutropenia, & pts exposed to myelosuppressive radiation Approval was supported by 2 studies in healthy adults, with PK/PD assessed in one, &…

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Rezon Bio’s Warsaw-Duchnice facility Receives the US FDA Approval for Commercial Manufacturing 

Shots:  The US FDA grants approval for commercial manufacturing of a biosimilar at Rezon Bio’s Warsaw-Duchnice facility  The FDA approval of the Warsaw-Duchnice facility follows a comprehensive review process and indicates that the site meets regulatory standards for quality systems, technical capabilities, and operational readiness to supply the US market  This approval follows earlier EMA GMP certification and authorization for commercial…

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Sandoz Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Enzeevu (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Enzeevu, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), for multiple retinal indications, with an anticipated launch in Q4’26   Aflibercept is a recombinant fusion protein that blocks VEGF-A and PlGF, inhibiting abnormal blood vessel growth   Enzeevu (aflibercept-abzv) is approved for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO),…

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Bio-Thera Solutions Expands its Partnership with STADA for BAT1806 (Biosimilar, RoActemra)

STADA & Bio-Thera Receive the EC approval for Gotenfia (Biosimilar, Simponi)

Shots: The EC has approved STADA & Bio-Thera’s Gotenfia (BAT2506; 50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL PFS), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), in all 30 EEA states, with launch preparations ongoing Approval was based on extensive analytical, non-clinical & clinical data demonstrating biosimilarity of BAT2506 to Simponi In May 2024 deal, STADA obtained exclusive commercial rights to Gotenfia…

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Lotus Pharmaceutical Partners with Formycon to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) across APAC Region

Shots: Formycon & Lotus have reported the conclusion of their exclusive license agreement for Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (Pembrolizumab), in the APAC market Upon closing, Formycon will receive an upfront payment, plus potential development & regulatory milestone payments, & a share of gross profits after launch, while retaining responsibility for manufacturing &…

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Samsung Bioepis Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron for Commercialization of Opuviz (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the US 

Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron for the commercialization of Opuviz, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2 mg, in the US, following an earlier settlement covering Europe and the Rest of the World (RoW)  Samsung Bioepis will launch Opuviz 2 mg in the US starting January 2027 under this agreement, with other terms remaining confidential  In May 2024, The US…

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