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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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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…
Mabwell's subsidiary T-mab has signed a licensing deal with Qilu Pharmaceutical for Albipagrastim alfa (R&D code: 8MW0511) across Greater China
As per the deal, Mabwell will grant Qilu exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, improve, utilize, and commercialize Albipagrastim alfa in Greater China(including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan). T-mab will receive up to…
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Minghui has granted Qilu exclusive rights to develop, manufacture & market MHB088C in Greater China (incl. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, & Taiwan)
As per the deal, Minghui will receive ~$185.9M (CN¥ 1.345B) incl. $38.7M as upfront & near-term milestone payments & ~$147.2M in development, regulatory & sales milestones, plus double-digit net sales-based royalties;…
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The first quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Gilead's acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics for an aggregate of ~$4.3B
This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Axsome Therapeutics P-III results for AXS-12 and BMS'…

