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Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency       Â
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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)Â in the US to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) &Â 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…
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The EC has approved SB16: Obodence (60mg pre-filled syringe; Biosimilar: Prolia) & Xbryk (120mg vial; Biosimilar: Xgeva) for osteoporosis & prevention of skeletal related events, respectively
Approval was based on the P-I trial which confirmed PK equivalence between SB16, EU-DEN & US-DEN among healthy males (n=168), in terms of AUC from time zero to…
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The EC has approved SB16: Ospomyv (denosumab-dssb; 60mg pre-filled syringe) & Xbryk (denosumab-dssb; 120mg vial), a biosimilar version of Prolia & Xgeva for osteoporosis & prevention of skeletal related events, respectively
Approval was based on the P-I trial which confirmed PK equivalence between SB16, EU-DEN & US-DEN among healthy males, in terms of AUC from…
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Samsung Bioepis and Teva have signed a development and commercialization license agreement for Epysqli (eculizumab-aagh), a biosimilar to Soliris (eculizumab), in the US
Under the agreement, Samsung Bioepis will manage development, regulatory registration, manufacturing, and supply, while Teva will oversee commercialization in the US. The financial terms are confidential. This deal increases Teva's biosimilar…

