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Alvotech and Teva Enter into an Agreement with Regeneron to Launch AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea) Across US  

Shots:  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   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   On…

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Lupin Receive the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ranluspec (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Lupin’s Ranluspec, in both vial and PFS forms, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)  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 India  Under the agreement, Lupin’s biosimilar ranibizumab will be marketed by Sandoz across the EU (excluding Germany),…

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Biocon Biologics Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron and Bayer for Worldwide Commercialization of Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

Shots:  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 settlement  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 Receives the US FDA’s IDE Approval to Initiate US Study of EndoArt for Chronic Corneal Edema

Shots: 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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Key Biosimilars Events of November 2025  

Shots:        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/asthma  Sandoz, Alvotech, Celltrion, Henlius/Organon, Teva, and others expand portfolios and market reach, including multiple EC and…

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Samsung Bioepis

Samsung Bioepis Receive the CHMP Positive Opinion for Byooviz (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

Shots:  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 Q2’26  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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Glaukos Receives FDA Approval for Epioxa

Shots: Glaukos reported the US FDA approval of Epioxa HD/Epioxa, an incision-free, topical drug therapy for keratoconus, offering a non-surgical alternative to traditional corneal cross-linking The approval was based on two P-III pivotal studies (>400 pts) that met its pre-specified 1EPs strong efficacy and safety; Epioxa uses a UV-activated, oxygen-enriched formulation that preserves the corneal…

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AviadoBio Enters Exclusive Option & License Agreement with UgeneX Therapeutics to Advance UGX-202

Shots: AviadoBio has entered into an exclusive option & license agreement with UgeneX Therapeutics to develop & commercialize UGX-202 As per the deal, AviadoBio will receive an option to develop & commercialize UGX-202 for retinitis pigmentosa & other indications globally (excl. Greater China), while UgeneX will receive upfront payments, r&d milestones, & sales milestone payments…

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Hikma and Celltrion Partner to Commercialize Biosimilars Across the MENA Region

Shots: Hikma Pharmaceuticals & Celltrion have entered into exclusive licensing agreements for various biosimilar candidates across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, expanding their previous partnerships The agreement will include the commercialization of 6 biosimilars to expand access across multiple therapeutic areas, incl. allergic diseases, ophthalmology, skeletal-related disorders, immune diseases & oncology As…

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Genentech

Genentech Presents Long-Term Efficacy and Safety Data on Vabysmo for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Shots: Genentech has reported new data from the open-label AVONELLE-X & P-IIIb/IV (SALWEEN) studies of Vabysmo (faricimab-svoa) at Euretina’25 The 2yr. AVONELLE-X study was an extension of P-III (TENAYA & LUCERNE) trials, showing maintained vision & anatomy in wet AMD, with ~80% pts extending dosing to Q3M/Q4M after ~4yrs. of therapy SALWEEN study in Asia…

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