Shots:Polpharma Biologics has launched Ranivisio pre-filled syringe (PFS), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) in FranceBioeq AG, a joint venture of Polpharma & Formycon, develops & licenses Ranivisio PFS, with Teva holding exclusive commercialization rights in France. The drug substance is manufactured by Rezon Bio (Polpharma Biologics) in PolandRanibizumab is a recombinant humanized…
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 reviewApproval was backed by P-III (Archway) trial & additional studies, a P-II (LADDER) trial, & Portal OLE long-term study, with Archway showing…
Shots:Lupin has entered into a licensing agreement with Sandoz to market & commercialize Lupin’s ranibizumab biosimilar in multiple regionsAs 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,…
Shots:Roche has reported data from the ongoing OLE P-III (Portal) study of Susvimo (port delivery platform with Lucentis) for the treatment of nAMDThe P-III (Archway) trial assessed Susvimo (Q6W refill, n=248) vs Lucentis (QM, IVT, n=168) in 415 nAMD pts responsive to prior anti-VEGF therapy; 352 entered the Portal OLE study, where 132…
Shots:Samsung Bioepis has entered into a definitive agreement to grant Harrow exclusive commercial rights of its ophthalmology biosimilar portfolio incl. Byooviz, biosimilar to Lucentis (ranibizumab), & Opuviz, biosimilar to Eylea (aflibercept) in the USByooviz has been available in the US through Biogen since its launch in Jun 2022. In Oct 2024, Biogen notified…
Shots: Bio Usawa Biotechnology and Bioeq AG entered into an agreement to make ranibizumab biosimilar for serious retinal diseases, accessible to millions in Sub-Saharan Africa The partnership gives Bio Usawa exclusive rights to register and market Bioeq’s ranibizumab biosimilar, BioUcenta, advancing access to essential biologics in Sub-Saharan Africa BioUcenta, an intravitreal injection, blocks abnormal retinal…
Shots:Brazil’s ANVISA has approved marketing authorization for Formycon’s Ranivisio (ranibizumab), a biosimilar to Lucentis; launch is anticipated in Q4’25Formycon & Biomm have partnered to commercialize Ranivisio in Latin America, with approvals already granted in Peru, El Salvador, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. Additional launches across Central and South America are planned through early…
Shots:Lupin & SteinCares have entered into a license & supply agreement to commercialize Lupin’s ranibizumab biosimilar in Latin America excl. Mexico & ArgentinaAs per the deal, SteinCares will be responsible for the biosimilar’s regulatory filings, registration, & commercialization in LATAM licensed states, while Lupin will oversee its manufacturingRanibizumab is a recombinant humanized…
Shots: Xbrane Biopharma has resubmitted the BLA for its biosimilar product, referencing Genentech’s Lucentis (ranibizumab), to the US FDA post issuance of CRL in Apr 2024 The CRL stated requirement for additional information on the reference standard and follow-up actions from manufacturing site inspections. Xbrane has addressed the issues, qualifying new reference standard & completing…
Shots: Lupin has concluded P-III study evaluating the efficacy, safety & immunogenicity of LUBT010 (0.5mg, intravitreal, QM for 1yr.) vs Lucentis in wet AMD adults (n=600) across India, US, EU & Russia The trial met its 1EP, showing therapeutic equivalence in visual acuity improvement plus similarity in safety & immunogenicity b/w both the drugs. Results will…

