Samsung Bioepis Began Direct Commercialization of Byooviz (Biosimilar, Lucentis) Across Europe

Shots: 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…

ByDipanshu DixitJanuary 2, 2026

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Formycon Receives the US FDA Approval for Nufymco (Biosimilars, Lucentis)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Nufymco (ranibizumab-leyk), an interchangeable biosimilar of Lucentis, with Zydus serving as its commercialization partner in the US Nufymco is an interchangeable Lucentis biosimilar developed by Formycon, approved for the treatment of wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema, and myopic choroidal neovascularization Zydus secured exclusive US and Canada rights to Formycon’s Keytruda…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 23, 2025

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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…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 2, 2025

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Samsung Bioepis Enters Asset Purchase Deal with Biogen for Byooviz (Biosimilar, Lucentis) and Opuviz (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU

Shots: Samsung Bioepis has entered an asset purchase agreement with Biogen to acquire its ophthalmology assets, Byooviz & Opuviz, biosimilar versions of Lucentis (ranibizumab) & Eylea (aflibercept), in the EU Samsung Bioepis will assume full responsibility for the commercialization of Byooviz following the transfer of rights from Biogen, effective January 2026 Byooviz was approved by…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 29, 2025

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Polpharma Biologics Launches Ranivisio PFS (Biosimilar, Lucentis) in the EU

Shots: Polpharma Biologics has launched Ranivisio pre-filled syringe (PFS), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) in France Bioeq 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 Poland Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 22, 2025

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Celltrion’s Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Multiple Retinal Diseases

Shots: The US FDA has approved Eydenzelt, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema (DME), & diabetic retinopathy Approval was supported by extensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data, incl. a P-III trial in DME pts (n=348) comparing Eydenzelt vs Eylea over…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 10, 2025

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Bayer Submits MAA of Eylea 8mg to Japan’s MHLW for Treating Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

Shots: Japan’s MHLW has received MAA for Eylea 8mg (114.3mg/ml for injection) to treat pts with macular edema following RVO (central, branch & hemiretinal) supported by the P-III (QUASAR) trial; regulatory filings are ongoing in other markets In the trial, Eylea 8mg (Q8W after 3 or 5 monthly doses) met its 1EP at 36wks. with…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 12, 2025

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The US FDA Accepts sBLA Priority Review for Regeneron’s EYLEA HD in Macular Edema Following RVO and Monthly Dosing In Approved Indications

Shots: Regeneron reported the US FDA acceptance for its priority review of the sBLA by using priority review voucher for EYLEA HD (aflibercept 8 mg) to treat macular edema from retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and to expand dosing to include monthly administration in all approved indications. The US FDA’s expected action date is Aug 19,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 18, 2025

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Top Performing Drug of 2021 – Eylea (September Edition)

Active Ingredient: Aflibercept Strength: 2 mg (0.05 mL) Dosage Form: Injection (intravitreal) Mechanism of Action: VEGF-A and PlGF inhibitors First Approval: US (18 Nov 2011), EU (27 Nov 2012) Revenue1 EYLEA net sales represent a significant portion of the total revenues for both Regeneron and Bayer. Both companies jointly commercialize the product Regeneron records net product sales of EYLEA in…

BySenior EditorSeptember 22, 2022

Samsung Bioepis Began Direct Commercialization of Byooviz (Biosimilar, Lucentis) Across Europe

Formycon Receives the US FDA Approval for Nufymco (Biosimilars, Lucentis)

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

Bayer Submits MAA of Eylea 8mg to Japan’s MHLW for Treating Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

The US FDA Accepts sBLA Priority Review for Regeneron’s EYLEA HD in Macular Edema Following RVO and Monthly Dosing In Approved Indications

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