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Sun Pharma has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Organon, growing Sun Pharma’s Innovative Medicines business & supporting its entry into biosimilars as a top-10 global player
As per the deal, Sun Pharma will acquire Organon for $14/share in an all‑cash transaction with an enterprise valuation of $11.75B; closing is expected in early…
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Amneal Pharmaceuticals has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Kashiv BioSciences, accelerating its biosimilar pipeline & strengthening US commercial position
As per the deal, Amneal will acquire Kashiv for $375M cash & $375M equity at closing, plus up to ~$350M in regulatory milestone payments, potential royalties tied to commercial milestones, &…
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Regulatory momentum remained strong, with key biosimilar launches and approvals including Celltrion’s Remsima IV (EU) and Avtozma SC (US), Teva’s FDA-approved Ponlimsi, Japan’s approval of tocilizumab BS MA by Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical, and IND clearance for HLX18 by National Medical Products Administration.
Strategic partnerships expanded access, led by Samsung Bioepis–Sandoz collaboration, Formycon’s aflibercept settlement deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, and Bio-Thera…
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Regulatory momentum accelerated globally with multiple biosimilars securing key approvals and positive opinions, including Sandoz’s Enzeevu (Eylea biosimilar) in the US and Canada, Accord BioPharma’s Filkri (Neupogen biosimilar) US FDA approval, EC approvals for Gotenfia (Simponi biosimilar) and Ranluspec (Lucentis biosimilar), and CHMP positive opinions for tocilizumab and insulin biosimilars.
Strategic partnerships expanded regional access as companies including Alvotech, Bio-Thera Solutions, Formycon,…
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Global biosimilar activity accelerated across ophthalmology, oncology, immunology, and diabetes, with new or advancing alternatives to Lucentis, Eylea, Stelara, Lantus, Avastin, Opdivo, and Neulasta, expanding patient access across Europe, the US, India, Canada, Ghana, and MENA
Regulatory and commercialization momentum remained strong, marked by FDA, EC, Health Canada, and Ghana FDA milestones, alongside Samsung Bioepis’…
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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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Regulatory momentum accelerates globally, with major approvals across the US, EU, UK, and Canada for biosimilars targeting high-value biologics such as Simponi, Stelara, Perjeta, Prolia/Xgeva, Remicade, Xolair, Eylea, Lucentis, and Lantus SoloStar, strengthening patient access in immunology, oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, and allergy/asthma
Sandoz, Alvotech, Celltrion, Henlius/Organon, Teva, and others expand portfolios and market reach, including multiple EC and…
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Biosimilars are developed to match approved biologic therapies in safety, and efficacy, ensuring comparable clinical outcomes. They represent a critical pathway to reducing healthcare costs by providing affordable alternatives to expensive branded biologics, delivering meaningful savings for both patients and payers
In a key development, Celltrion’s Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the US FDA’s Approval…
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The EMA’s CHMP has granted approvals to 1 Biologic and 3 new chemical entities in August 2025, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drug was Gilead’s Yeytuo has Secured the EC’s Approval for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV
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The United States has about 38.4 million people living with diabetes, representing 11.6% of the total population. With growing prevalence, there is a significant unmet need for affordable diabetes medications.
Biocon Biologics recently announced the FDA approval of Kirsty, the first and only interchangeable biosimilar to NovoLog (Insulin Aspart).
Joshua Salsi, the Head of…

