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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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The EC has approved Bysumlog & Dazparda, the biosimilar versions of Humalog (insulin lispro) & NovoRapid (insulin aspart), respectively, as prefilled pens
Bysumlog is approved for the treatment and initial stabilisation of diabetes mellitus in adults & children, while Dazparda is approved for diabetes treatment in pts (≥1yr.). Both demonstrated equivalent efficacy & comparable…
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Regulatory momentum remained strong, with key biosimilar launches and approvals including Celltrion’s Remsima IV (EU) and Avtozma SC (US), Teva’s FDA-approved Ponlimsi, Japan’s approval of tocilizumab BS MA by Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical, and IND clearance for HLX18 by National Medical Products Administration.
Strategic partnerships expanded access, led by Samsung Bioepis–Sandoz collaboration, Formycon’s aflibercept settlement deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, and Bio-Thera…
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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)
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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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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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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 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 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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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…

