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Samsung Bioepis has launched Obodence (60mg PFS) & Xbryk (120mg vial), biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva, for bone health treatments, with commercial availability expected by Dec 2025 & Jan 2026, respectively
Obodence treats postmenopausal women & men with osteoporosis at high fracture risk, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in both sexes, & bone loss in men on…
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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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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…
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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
Samsung Bioepis Collaborates with Harrow to Commercialize its Ophthalmology Biosimilars in the…
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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 US
Byooviz has been available in the US through Biogen since its launch in Jun 2022. In Oct 2024, Biogen notified…
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Samsung Bioepis & NIPRO have entered into a license, development & commercialization agreement for various biosimilar candidates, incl. SB17, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) in Japan
As per the deal, NIPRO will be responsible for commercialization of the biosimilar candidates in Japan, with Samsung Bioepis handling development, manufacturing & supply activities
Ustekinumab is…
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FDA has granted interchangeability designation to Hadlima, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) for prefilled syringe (40mg/0.4mL) & autoinjectors (40mg/0.4mL & 40mg/0.8mL) expanding on the prior designation for prefilled syringe (40mg/0.8mL) & single-dose vial
Designation was based on trial showing comparable PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity in pts with mod. to sev. plaque PsO…
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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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Teva & Samsung Bioepis have launched Epysqli, a biosimilar version of Soliris (eculizumab) in the US to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) & generalized myasthenia gravis(gMG) in AchR antibody-positive adults
Epysqli was approved by the US FDA in Jul 2024 for PNH & aHUS, with a label expansion to gMG in…
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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
A major highlight was the Samsung Bioepis & Teva Partners to Commercialize…

