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Samsung Bioepis Partners with Sandoz for Up to Five Biosimilar Candidates

Shots: Samsung Bioepis has entered into a global license, development & commercialization agreement with Sandoz for up to five biosimilars, incl. SB36 (preclinical), a biosimilar version of Entyvio (vedolizumab) Samsung Bioepis will handle development, manufacturing & regulatory filings, while Sandoz will lead commercialization globally (excl. China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau & Republic of Korea) The…

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Key Biosimilars Events of February 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum accelerated globally with multiple biosimilars securing key approvals and positive opinions, including Sandoz’s Enzeevu (Eylea biosimilar) in the US and Canada, Accord BioPharma’s Filkri (Neupogen biosimilar) US FDA approval, EC approvals for Gotenfia (Simponi biosimilar) and Ranluspec (Lucentis biosimilar), and CHMP positive opinions for tocilizumab and insulin biosimilars.  Strategic partnerships expanded regional access as companies including Alvotech, Bio-Thera Solutions, Formycon,…

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Lupin and Sandoz Receive the EC approval for Ranluspec (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

Shots:  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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Sandoz Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Enzeevu (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Enzeevu, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), for multiple retinal indications, with an anticipated launch in Q4’26   Aflibercept is a recombinant fusion protein that blocks VEGF-A and PlGF, inhibiting abnormal blood vessel growth   Enzeevu (aflibercept-abzv) is approved for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO),…

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Alvotech and Sandoz Partner to Expand Access to Biosimilars Across Canada, Australia, & New Zealand

Shots: Alvotech has entered into supply & commercialization agreements with Sandoz for multiple biosimilar candidates across Canada, Australia, & New Zealand In Canada, the deal includes one ophthalmology biosimilar in a prefilled intravitreal syringe, while in Australia & New Zealand, it covers 3 biosimilar candidates across immunology & gastroenterology in multiple formulations As per the…

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Sandoz Lauches Enzeevu (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the Canada 

Shots:  Sandoz has reported Enzeevu (Aflibercept), a biosimilar version of Eylea, is now available in Canada   Enzeevu is a single-use, PFS intravitreal injection delivering 2 mg aflibercept (2 mg/0.05 mL). It closely resembles the reference product   Enzeevu is approved for all its indications, including neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema due to CRVO or BRVO, diabetic macular edema (DME), and myopic…

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Sandoz Receives EC Approval of Ondibta (Biosimilar, Lantus and SoloStar)

Shots: The EC has approved Ondibta, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen, reference medicine Lantus and SoloStar, developed and registered by Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, anticipated launch by early 2027 Ondibta is approved for treating diabetes mellitus in pts (age≥ 2 yrs.) and matches Lantus, SoloStar in safety, quality, and efficacy In Dec 2018, Sandoz partnered with…

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Lupin Receive the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ranluspec (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

Shots:  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),…

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Formycon Launches Epruvy (Biosimilar, Lucentis) in the Germany

Shots:  Sandoz commercializes Epruvy (Biosimilar, Lucentis) across Germany in PFS and vial forms, following an agreement with Formycon and Bioeq   Epruvy (ranibizumab)was approved by the EMA in Sep'24 to treat severe visual impairments like nAMD and other retinopathies and is marketed by Sandoz in Germany under a Bioeq license   Epruvy is available in vials and pre-filled syringes, offering a convenient treatment option in Germany  Ref: Formycon | Image: Formycon  | Press Release Related…

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