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The European Commission (EC) approved Daybu (trofinetide) and Hopledo (modified-release levodopa/carbidopa) for neurological disorders, expanding treatment options for Rett syndrome and Parkinson’s disease, respectively.
Daybu was approved for neurobehavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in patients aged ≥5 years, while Hopledo was approved for adults with Parkinson’s disease and moderate to severe motor fluctuations.
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In August, biosimilar approvals and launches gained strong momentum with Biocon’s Yesafili (Eylea) and Yesintek (Stelara), FDA approval of rituximab from Dr. Reddy’s and Fresenius Kabi, and Celltrion’s European launch of Omlyclo (Xolair).
Global licensing and commercialization partnerships continued to drive biosimilar expansion with collaborations spanning North America, Europe, ASEAN, and MENA markets.
The biosimilar pipeline continued to broaden across key therapeutic…
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The US FDA has approved Yesintek 45 mg/0.5 mL and 90 mg/mL single-dose prefilled autoinjectors, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)
Yesintek is indicated for mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis and active psoriatic arthritis in patients aged 6 years and older, and for mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in adults
Yesintek was initially approved in November 2024
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Mabwell has signed licensing and commercialization agreements with local partners in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia for its aflibercept biosimilar, a biosimilar version of Eylea
As per the deal, Mabwell and its partners jointly advance the product’s registration and commercialization in these markets
Aflibercept is a VEGF inhibitor approved for the treatment of Neovascular (wet) age-related macular…
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Samsung Bioepis has reported the commercial launch of Opuviz 40 mg/mL solution (PFS), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) across the EU
Opuviz (aflibercept) is a VEGF inhibitor that blocks abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye. Samsung Bioepis launched the 40 mg/mL vial in May’26. The PFS formulation received a positive CHMP opinion in Nov’25 for the same indications
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July 2026 witnessed strong momentum across the biosimilars landscape with major regulatory approvals, including Ennumo (US FDA), Garzulys (US FDA), Yesintek Autoinjector (Health Canada), and FDA/EMA acceptance of PB016, alongside commercial launches of Byooviz, Osvyrti, and Jubereq, expanding treatment options across oncology, ophthalmology, immunology, osteoporosis, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases.
Strategic collaborations and licensing agreements between Orion Pharma–Shilpa Biologicals, Polpharma–Teva, Samsung Bioepis–Teva, Formycon–OneSource Specialty Pharma, and Organon–Samsung Bioepis strengthened…
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The US FDA has approved Rituximab, a biosimilar version of Rituxan developed by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, supported by analytical, non-clinical, and clinical data demonstrating high similarity and no clinically meaningful differences from Rituxan, meeting US biosimilar requirements
Rituximab is a mAb targeting CD20 on B cells, leading to B-cell depletion through immune-mediated mechanisms. It is approved in the US for…
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Formycon and OneSource Specialty Pharma have entered into a strategic manufacturing partnership for biosimilars
As per the deal, OneSource will act as Formycon’s strategic manufacturing partner, providing integrated Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) manufacturing from its advanced biologics facility in Bangalore, India
The collaboration combines Formycon’s biosimilar development expertise with OneSource’s end-to-end biologics manufacturing capabilities to advance Formycon’s global biosimilar programs
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June 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals and regulatory milestones, including Ranluspec (US FDA), Tofidence sBLA (US FDA), Liyoubao (NMPA), Zandoriah (EC), and multiple ANVISA approvals, alongside submissions for CT-P55 (Health Canada) and ADL-018 (Health Canada), expanding treatment options across immunology, ophthalmology, oncology, osteoporosis, and reproductive medicine.
Strategic collaborations between Chime Biologics–Daewoong, Polpharma Biologics–PSI CRO, Xbrane–JOINN, Samsung Bioepis–Organon, and Orion Pharma–Shilpa Biologicals advanced global biosimilar development and commercialization.
Commercial and clinical progress accelerated with the EU launch of Ahzantive, Canadian launches of Bildyos and Tuzemty, FDA acceptance of multiple BLA submissions, first patient dosing of HLX17, and positive late-stage data for SB27 and SPD8, highlighting continued global biosimilar market expansion.
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