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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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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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Celltrion has completed the trial for Herzuma SC (CT-P6 SC), a biosimilar version of Herceptin (trastuzumab), and plans to file for marketing approval in the EU and Korea within three months
The trial, which demonstrated PK equivalence to the reference SC formulation, along with comparable safety and immunogenicity, also met its 1EP. Herzuma SC is also expected to enhance patient convenience by reducing administration…
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Regulatory and launch momentum accelerated globally in late 2025, with multiple FDA approvals, CHMP positive opinions, and EU/US launches for biosimilars referencing blockbuster biologics such as Prolia/Xgeva, Lucentis, Eylea, Xolair, Stelara, Simponi, Neulasta, Humira, Opdivo, and Keytruda—broadening patient access across oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, bone health, and allergy indications
Leading biosimilar developers including Samsung Bioepis, Celltrion, Alvotech, Formycon,…
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The CHMP has recommended Celltrion's Steqeyma autoinjector (45mg/0.5mL & 90mg/1mL), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for the treatment of pts with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) & Crohn’s disease (CD)
SteQeyma (CT-P43) is a human anti-IL-12 & IL-23 monoclonal antibody that is also available in SC formulation (45mg/0.5 mL or 90mg/1 mL in…
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The US FDA has approved Omlyclo, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300mg/2ml, SC) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), & IgE-mediated food allergy
Omlyclo previously received the US FDA approval in Mar 2025 for PFS injections at…
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Health Canada has approved Eydenzelt, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept 2mg), in both vial & PFS presentation for all the indications of the reference product
Approval was based on extensive analytical, nonclinical, & clinical data, incl. a global 52wk. P-III trial of Eydenzelt vs Eylea in 348 pts with diabetic macular edema, which met…
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Celltrion has reported post-hoc analysis of the P-III (LIBERTY-CD) study of Zymfentra (infliximab-dyyb; SC) vs PBO in pts with mod. to sev. Crohn's disease, which has been published in the Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Among 329 pts, 52.6% had colon-dominant (n=173) & 47.4% ileum-dominant CD (n=105); at Wk. 54, infliximab SC showed superior efficacy…
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The EC has approved Remsima IV (100mg and 350mg vials), a liquid formulation, a biosimilar version of Remicade
The approval is supported by data showing the liquid and powder infliximab formulations are comparable in CMC characteristics and stability after reconstitution and dilution
The Remsima IV liquid formulation is EU-approved for all existing IV infliximab indications, including RA, adult and pediatric CD and UC,…
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The EC has approved Omlyclo, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300 mg/2ml) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) & chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)
Omlyclo previously received the EC approval in May 2024 for PFS injections at 75mg/0.5mL & 150mg/1mL
Omalizumab is a…

