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Ocugen has reported preliminary 12mos. data from its P-II (ArMaDa) trial (n=51) of OCU410 (AAV5-RORA) in GA secondary to dry AMD, with ~50% of pts evaluated to date
Trial showed a 46% reduction in GA lesion growth vs control (medium + high dose), with the medium dose achieving a 54% reduction; 50% pts achieved…
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Samsung Bioepis has reported the direct commercialization of Byooviz, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) across Europe, with market availability expected in Q2’26
Byooviz (0.5 mg/0.05 ml) 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…
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The FDA issued a complete response letter for the ONS-5010/LYTENAVAâ„¢ BLA resubmission, declining approval for wet AMD in its current form
The ONS-5010 BLA resubmission was based on full NORSE trial data, including the pivotal NORSE TWO and confirmatory studies like NORSE EIGHT, a study evaluating ONS-5010 vs ranibizumab in a 12-wk trial of…
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Zydus Lifesciences has entered into a strategic licensing, supply & commercialization agreement with Bioeq for Nufymco (ranibizumab), an interchangeable biosimilar to Lucentis, for the US market, marking an expansion of Zydus’ US biosimilar portfolio
Under the agreement, Bioeq will handle development, manufacturing, registration & supply of the finished product while Zydus will lead US…
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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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Alvotech and Teva reached a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron, allowing the US launch of AVT06, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) in Q4’26 or earlier under certain conditions Â
AVT06 is an aflibercept (Eylea) biosimilar that inhibits VEGF and has been approved as Mynzepli in the UK and EEA and as Aflibercept BS in Japan Â
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The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Lupin’s Ranluspec, in both vial and PFS forms, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)Â
Opinion was supported by analytical similarity data and a global P-III trial (n=600 pts) in neovascular AMD across the US, EU, Russia, and IndiaÂ
Under the agreement, Lupin’s biosimilar ranibizumab will be marketed by Sandoz across the EU (excluding Germany),…
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Biocon Biologics has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU and globally, following a prior US and Canada settlementÂ
Biocon Biologics, Regeneron, and Bayer settled all pending litigation, allowing Yesafili’s UK launch in Jan’26 and other countries by Mar’26 or earlier. YESAFILI launched in Canada in 2024, and US market entry secured in April…
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EyeYon Medical secured FDA IDE approval to initiate the first US clinical study of EndoArt, a synthetic endothelial layer and an FDA-designated Breakthrough Device for chronic corneal edema
The study will involve 10+ leading US cornea surgeons, evaluating EndoArt as a novel alternative for patients unsuitable for human tissue implantation
EndoArt has already seen…
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Regulatory momentum accelerates globally, with major approvals across the US, EU, UK, and Canada for biosimilars targeting high-value biologics such as Simponi, Stelara, Perjeta, Prolia/Xgeva, Remicade, Xolair, Eylea, Lucentis, and Lantus SoloStar, strengthening patient access in immunology, oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, and allergy/asthmaÂ
Sandoz, Alvotech, Celltrion, Henlius/Organon, Teva, and others expand portfolios and market reach, including multiple EC and…

