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The CHMP has recommended Susvimo (100mg/mL) for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD)
The opinion was based on the 3 studies, P-III (Archway), P-II (LADDER) & open-label LTE study (Portal), where Archway showed Susvimo (refilled in Q6M) maintained vision improvements equivalent to Lucentis (QM, IVT), with Portal showing maintenance of vision up…
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Samsung Bioepis & Harrow have reported interim data from a P-IV post-marketing surveillance study on SB11, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab), conducted in South Korea from May 2022 to May 2026
The interim analysis incl. 298 of 305 enrolled pts (182 treatment-naïve & 116 switched), with investigator-determined dosing intervals & follow-up through 24wks.…
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June 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals and regulatory milestones, including Ranluspec (US FDA), Tofidence sBLA (US FDA), Liyoubao (NMPA), Zandoriah (EC), and multiple ANVISA approvals, alongside submissions for CT-P55 (Health Canada) and ADL-018 (Health Canada), expanding treatment options across immunology, ophthalmology, oncology, osteoporosis, and reproductive medicine.
Strategic collaborations between Chime Biologics–Daewoong, Polpharma Biologics–PSI CRO, Xbrane–JOINN, Samsung Bioepis–Organon, and Orion Pharma–Shilpa Biologicals advanced global biosimilar development and commercialization.
Commercial and clinical progress accelerated with the EU launch of Ahzantive, Canadian launches of Bildyos and Tuzemty, FDA acceptance of multiple BLA submissions, first patient dosing of HLX17, and positive late-stage data for SB27 and SPD8, highlighting continued global biosimilar market expansion.
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Samsung Bioepis, in partnership with Harrow, has relaunched Byooviz, a biosimilar to Lucentis (ranibizumab), in the US
Byooviz was initially commercialized by Biogen beginning in Jun 2022, before Biogen returned the US commercial rights to Samsung Bioepis at the end of 2025
Approved by the FDA in 2021 as the first ophthalmology biosimilar, Byooviz…
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The US FDA has approved Ranluspec (ranibizumab-hkdz), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)
Ranluspec is an interchangeable ranibizumab biosimilar approved in the US, available in both vials and PFS at 0.3 mg (0.05 mL of 6 mg/mL) and 0.5 mg (0.05 mL of 10 mg/mL) strengths, matching Lucentis
It is a recombinant humanized IgG1 mAb fragment that inhibits VEGF-A and is indicated for wet age-related macular degeneration,…
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The EC has approved Lupin’s Ranluspec, in both vial and PFS forms, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)
Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 antibody fragment that inhibits VEGF-A and is used to treat wet AMD, macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and choroidal neovascularization
Sandoz and Lupin Limited partnered in August 2025 to develop and…
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The Ghana FDA has approved BioUcenta, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) for diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy
The Ghana FDA approval followed a rigorous, science-based review referencing comprehensive data previously evaluated and accepted by the EMA
BioUcenta is exclusively licensed to Bio Usawa for Sub-Saharan Africa by Bioeq AG
Ref: Bio Usawa | Image: Bio Usawa | Press Release
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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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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 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),…

