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Key Biosimilars Events of April 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum stayed strong in April 2026, with key approvals including Poherdy (EC), Tuyory (EC), and multiple denosumab biosimilars in Canada, alongside NMPA IND clearances for Henlius’ HLX319 and HLX05-N and Mabwell’s Maiweijian sBLA acceptance.  Strategic activity expanded globally through Mochida–Qilu and Mabwell partnerships, while major M&A deals, Amneal–Kashiv and Sun Pharma–Organon, signaled growing biosimilar consolidation.  Pipelines and commercialization progressed with CuraTeQ’s P-III success for BP11 and Biocon’s US launch of Bosaya and Aukelso,…

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Gedeon Richter

Gedeon Richter Receives the EC Approval for Tuyory (Biosimilar, RoActemra) 

Shots:  The EC has approved Tuyory, a biosimilar version of RoActemra (Tocilizumab) across the EEA countries   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 …

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Mochida Pharmaceutical Collaborates with Qilu Pharmaceutical to Develop & Commercialize of Follitropin Alfa (Biosimilar, Gonal‑f) Across Japan 

Shots:  Mochida Pharmaceutical has entered into a development and commercialization agreement with Qilu Pharmaceutical for a biosimilar of follitropin alfa in Japan  As per the deal, Mochida will lead development to secure marketing approval in Japan, collaborating with Qilu for early launch, and strengthening its position in Japan’s biosimilar market  Follitropin alfa is a recombinant FSH used for…

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Key Biosimilars Events of March 2026 

Shots:  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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Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical Receives Manufacturing & Marketing Approval for Tocilizumab BS MA (Biosimilar, Actemra) in Japan  

Shots:  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   Mochida Pharmaceutical…

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