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The US FDA has approved Nufymco (ranibizumab-leyk), an interchangeable biosimilar of Lucentis, with Zydus serving as its commercialization partner in the USÂ
Nufymco is an interchangeable Lucentis biosimilar developed by Formycon, approved for the treatment of wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema, and myopic choroidal neovascularizationÂ
Zydus secured exclusive US and Canada rights to Formycon’s Keytruda…
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The CHMP has recommended Samsung Bioepis’ Byooviz  (0.5 mg/0.05 ml PFS), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab). The PFS presentation is expected to launch in Q2’26Â
Byooviz is indicated for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema (DME), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO), and…
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The US FDA has approved Eydenzelt, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema (DME), & diabetic retinopathy
Approval was supported by extensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data, incl. a P-III trial in DME pts (n=348) comparing Eydenzelt vs Eylea over…
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BI has entered into a global research collaboration and licensing agreement with Palatin Technologies to develop novel melanocortin receptor agonist for retinal diseases
As per the deal, Palatin is eligible for ~$327.6M (€280M) in upfront, development, regulatory, & commercial milestone payments, along with tiered royalties on net sales
Collaboration strengthens Boehringer’s retinal pipeline by…
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Lupin & SteinCares have entered into a license & supply agreement to commercialize Lupin’s ranibizumab biosimilar in Latin America excl. Mexico & Argentina
As per the deal, SteinCares will be responsible for the biosimilar’s regulatory filings, registration, & commercialization in LATAM licensed states, while Lupin will oversee its manufacturing
Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized…
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The US FDA approved 10 NDAs and 3 BLA in August 2023, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry. The CDER and CBER approved 89 novel products in 2023
In August 2023, the major highlights drugs were Zurzuvae (zuranolone) approval for women with postpartum depression and Veopoz (pozelimab-bbfg) for children…

