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Samsung Bioepis & Organon have expanded their development & commercialization agreement for Pyzchiva, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), with launch expected in 2026
As per the deal, Organon will gain exclusive commercialization rights to Pyzchiva in Canada, while Samsung Bioepis retains responsibility for development, manufacturing, & regulatory activities.
The addition of Pyzchiva expands the…
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Samsung Bioepis has entered into a global license, development & commercialization agreement with Sandoz for up to five biosimilars, incl. SB36 (preclinical), a biosimilar version of Entyvio (vedolizumab)
Samsung Bioepis will handle development, manufacturing & regulatory filings, while Sandoz will lead commercialization globally (excl. China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau & Republic of Korea)
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Samsung Bioepis has signed a confidential settlement and license agreement with Johnson & Johnson for the commercialization of Pyzchiva, its Stelara (ustekinumab) biosimilar in Europe
Ustekinumab is an IgG1κ monoclonal antibody targeting IL-12 and IL-23. PYZCHIVA, developed by Samsung Bioepis, received European Commission approval as a Stelara biosimilar in April 2024
PYZCHIVA was introduced in the EU by Sandoz in July…
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Sandoz has launched Pyzchiva autoinjectors, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) in EU to treat pts (≥6yrs.; ≥60kg) with plaque PsO, PsA, Crohn’s disease & pediatric plaque PsO; commercially available in Spain, with further expansion to continue
In Sep 2023, Sandoz & Samsung Bioepis entered into a development & commercialization agreement, granting Sandoz rights to…
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Sandoz has launched Pyzchiva, a biosimilar version of Stelara in the US to treat mod. to sev. plaque PsO & active PsA in adults as well as pediatric pts, plus mod. to sev. active crohn’s disease & UC in adults; expected to offer interchangeability by H1'25
Launch follows Samsung’s settlement & license deal…
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The US FDA has approved Pyzchiva, a biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab), for treating moderate to severe plaque PsO patients eligible for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active PsA, moderate to severe active CD & moderate to severe active UC
Approval was based on studies of Pyzchiva vs Stelara incl. P-I, showing similarity in PK, safety, tolerability…
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The US FDA has approved Pyzchiva, a biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab), for treating moderate to severe plaque PsO patients eligible for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active PsA, moderate to severe active CD & moderate to severe active UC
Approval was based on studies of Pyzchiva vs Stelara incl. P-I, showing similarity in PK, safety, tolerability…
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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
During April, Samsung Bioepis and Sandoz received the EC’s Marketing Authorization approval for Pyzchiva.…
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The EC has granted marketing authorization for Pyzchiva (Biosimilar, Stelara) to treat autoimmune disorders in gastroenterology, dermatology, and rheumatology
The approval was based on P-I & P-III studies of Pyzchiva vs Stelara. P-I trial assessing the PK, safety, tolerability & immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, and P-III trial assessing the efficacy, safety & PK profile…

