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Samsung Bioepis Enters Asset Purchase Deal with Biogen for Byooviz (Biosimilar, Lucentis) and Opuviz (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU

Shots: Samsung Bioepis has entered an asset purchase agreement with Biogen to acquire its ophthalmology assets, Byooviz & Opuviz, biosimilar versions of Lucentis (ranibizumab) & Eylea (aflibercept), in the EU Samsung Bioepis will assume full responsibility for the commercialization of Byooviz following the transfer of rights from Biogen, effective January 2026 Byooviz was approved by…

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Roche

Roche Reports the European CE Mark Approval of Contivue to Treat Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Shots: Roche has received the European CE Mark approval for Contivue, a port delivery platform containing Susvimo (Lucentis) for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD); Susvimo (100mg/mL) is under the EMA’s review Approval was backed by P-III (Archway) trial & additional studies, a P-II (LADDER) trial, & Portal OLE long-term study, with Archway showing…

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Lupin Collaborates with Sandoz to Commercialize Ranibizumab Biosimilar

Shots: Lupin has entered into a licensing agreement with Sandoz to market & commercialize Lupin’s ranibizumab biosimilar in multiple regions As per the deal, Sandoz will commercialize the product in the EU (excl. Germany), Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, & Malaysia, while holding exclusive rights in most markets & semi-exclusive rights in France, Australia,…

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Key Biosimilars Events of November 2024

Key Biosimilars Events of November 2024

Shots:       Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency        Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients        A major highlight was the EC’s approval of Sandoz’ Afqlir for treating…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 2024

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 2024

Shots:      Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency       Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients       The major highlights were the US FDA’s approval of Sandoz’s Enzeevu for Treating Neovascular Age-Related…

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Sandoz

Sandoz Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Enzeevu (Biosimilar, Eylea) to Treat Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Enzeevu, biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), 2mg vial kit & pre-filled syringe for intravitreal injection for enhanced & sustained visual acuity among neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) patients  Approval was supported by the analytical & preclinical in vitro results plus data from Mylight trial, assessing Enzeevu (aflibercept-abzv) vs Eylea in nAMD…

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