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The Chinese NMPA has granted IND approval to HLX18, a biosimilar version of Opdivo (nivolumab) for the treatment of certain resected solid tumors following the US FDA IND clearance
Additionally, HLX17 (biosimilar, Keytruda) & HLX13 (biosimilar, Yervoy) are under P-I trials with first patient dosing completed, while the IND for HLX15-SC (biosimilar, Darzalex), was…
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Bio-Thera Solutions expanded its partnership with Intas Pharmaceuticals for BAT2506, a proposed biosimilar of Simponi (golimumab), through an exclusive commercialization and licensing agreement for India
BAT2506 is a proposed golimumab biosimilar by Bio-Thera. Golimumab, a human IgG1 monoclonal antibody, targets TNF-α to reduce key inflammatory markers such as CRP, IL-6, ICAM-1, MMP-3, and VEGF. The reference drug is approved…
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Cytiva and Yoshindo sign a FlexFactory contract to support the establishment of domestic biosimilar drug substance manufacturing in Japan. The investment is partly supported by Japan’s MHLW
Yoshindo plans to supply biosimilars from its Toyama plant starting in 2028, supporting a stable and affordable biologics supply in Japan
Cytiva’s FlexFactory platform uses modular bioprocessing technologies to support faster transition from facility design to GMP…
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The company has received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)
Tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar jointly developed by Mochida Pharmaceutical and Gedeon Richter. Under their agreement with AYUMI Pharmaceutical, Mochida will supply the product, while AYUMI will handle its sales in Japan
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Formycon has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for the commercialization of FYB203, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept 0.05 ml of 40 mg/mL solution), in the EU
Under the agreement, both products may launch in the EU and other regions, including LATAM and Asia-Pacific, from May 2026. Earlier, in October 2025, Formycon secured…
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Samsung Bioepis has entered into a global license, development & commercialization agreement with Sandoz for up to five biosimilars, incl. SB36 (preclinical), a biosimilar version of Entyvio (vedolizumab)
Samsung Bioepis will handle development, manufacturing & regulatory filings, while Sandoz will lead commercialization globally (excl. China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau & Republic of Korea)
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Celltrion launched Avtozma SC, a biosimilar to Actemra (tocilizumab), in the US, becoming among the first to offer both IV & SC formulations approved by the US FDA & available in the market
Avtozma received the FDA & EC approval in Jan & Feb 2025, respectively, based on a global P-III trial showing comparable…
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Following the EU approval of Remsima IV in Nov’25, Celltrion launched Remsima IV, a biosimilar version of Remicade (Infliximab), across Europe
Celltrion has filed and secured patents for the Remsima liquid formulation across most EU countries, including key markets such as the UK, Germany, and France
The Remsima liquid formulation adds to existing IV (100 mg lyophilized) and SC options, aligning with clinical demand in Europe…
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The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Bysumlog (insulin lispro) and Dazparda (insulin aspart), a biosimilar version of Humalog and NovoRapid, respectively, across all 30 EEA states
Opinion was supported by P-I demonstrating biosimilarity and comparable safety of Bysumlog vs Humalog and Dazparda vs NovoLog/NovoRapid.
Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals signed a development, license, and commercialization agreement with Sandoz for three insulin biosimilars: glargine, lispro, and aspart. Upon approval, Sandoz…
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The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Gedeon Richter’s Tuyory, a biosimilar version of RoActemra (Tocilizumab)
Tuyory (tocilizumab) inhibits IL-6 signaling and is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (including polyarthritis), giant cell arteritis, cytokine release syndrome, and COVID-19. It is available in both IV and SC forms, with dosing and presentations matching the reference product
Tuyory was co-developed by Gedeon Richter and Mochida Pharmaceutical …

