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Samsung Bioepis Reports MHLW Approval of its Ustekinumab Biosimilar

Shots: The MHLW has granted marketing approval to Ustekinumab BS IV infusion 130mg 「NIPRO」, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for induction therapy in mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease when other treatments are ineffective Additionally, the MHLW approved Ustekinumab BS SC Injection 45mg Syringes 「NIPRO」in Dec 2025, which was then launched in May 2026  The biosimilar…

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Samsung Bioepis Launches Opuviz 40 mg/mL PFS (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU 

 Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has reported the commercial launch of Opuviz 40 mg/mL solution (PFS), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) across the EU  Opuviz (aflibercept) is a VEGF inhibitor that blocks abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye. Samsung Bioepis launched the 40 mg/mL vial in May’26. The PFS formulation received a positive CHMP opinion in Nov’25 for the same indications  Opuviz 40…

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Samsung Bioepis and Harrow Present Interim P-IV PMS Study Data on SB11 (Biosimilar, Lucentis) at ASRS 2026

Shots: 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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Organon and Samsung Bioepis Expand Commercialisation Agreement to Broaden Biosimilar Access in Australia

Shots: Organon & Samsung Bioepis have expanded their development and commercialisation agreement to commercialise a new biosimilar in Australia As per the deal, Organon will receive exclusive commercial rights to the biosimilar in Australia while Samsung Bioepis will be responsible for full development, manufacturing & regulatory responsibilities The amended agreement expands their collaboration to 4…

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Key Biosimilars Events of June 2026 

Shots:  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.  Celltrion Seeks…

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Samsung Bioepis & Organon Expand Deal to Commercialize Pyzchiva (Biosimilar, Stelara) in Canada

Shots: Samsung Bioepis & Organon have expanded their development & commercialization agreement for Pyzchiva, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), with launch expected in 2026 As per the deal, Organon will gain exclusive commercialization rights to Pyzchiva in Canada, while Samsung Bioepis retains responsibility for development, manufacturing, & regulatory activities. The addition of Pyzchiva expands the…

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Key Biosimilars Events of May 2026 

Shots:  May 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals including Bevqolva (Health Canada), Langlara and Immgolis/Immgolis Intri (US FDA), Bysumlog and Dazparda (EC), and Eyzanfy (MFDS), expanding competition across oncology, diabetes, immunology, and ophthalmology.  Strategic progress continued with Henlius’ FDA IND clearance for HLX05-N, alongside partnerships between IQVIA–Kexing Biopharm and Polpharma–Tuteur, supporting global development and commercialization efforts.  Commercialization accelerated through the EU launches of FYB203 and Opuviz, as well as Samsung Bioepis’ ustekinumab biosimilar launch in Japan,…

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