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Fresenius Kabi has launched Otulfi, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), in a 45 mg/0.5 mL single-dose vial presentation for SC injection
FDA approval was granted in Sep 2024 on the basis of analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK & immunogenicity of Otulfi vs Stelara among mod. to sev.…
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Regulatory and launch momentum accelerated globally in late 2025, with multiple FDA approvals, CHMP positive opinions, and EU/US launches for biosimilars referencing blockbuster biologics such as Prolia/Xgeva, Lucentis, Eylea, Xolair, Stelara, Simponi, Neulasta, Humira, Opdivo, and Keytruda—broadening patient access across oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, bone health, and allergy indications
Leading biosimilar developers including Samsung Bioepis, Celltrion, Alvotech, Formycon,…
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CivicaScript has reported that Insulin Glargine-yfgn and Ustekinumab-aauz, biosimilar versions of Lantus and Stelara, are now available in the USÂ
Civica insulin glargine-yfgn is an interchangeable Lantus® insulin for adults and children with diabetes, developed through a Civica-led collaboration. It is marketed nationally by CivicaScript and branded as CalRx in California through the state’s CalRx programÂ
Ustekinumab-aauz is an IL-12/23 antagonist indicated for select…
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Samsung Bioepis has received Japanese marketing approval for Ustekinumab BS 45mg syringes, a biosimilar of Stelara, under its partnership with NIPRO CorporationÂ
Ustekinumab, a human IgG1κ antibody targeting IL-12/IL-23, is approved in Japan as ‘NIPRO’ for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with NHI listing expected in May 2026 Â
It is also approved in Australia, Brazil, Canada,…
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The CHMP has recommended Celltrion's Steqeyma autoinjector (45mg/0.5mL & 90mg/1mL), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for the treatment of pts with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) & Crohn’s disease (CD)
SteQeyma (CT-P43) is a human anti-IL-12 & IL-23 monoclonal antibody that is also available in SC formulation (45mg/0.5 mL or 90mg/1 mL in…
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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 EuropeÂ
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 2024Â
PYZCHIVA was introduced in the EU by Sandoz in July…
Biocon Biologics Receives Health Canada Approval for Yesintek & Yesintek IV (Biosimilar, Stelara) Â
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Biocon Biologics has received Health Canada’s NOC for Yesintek & Yesintek IV, biosimilars to Stelara, with approval on Oct 17 and commercial availability expected in mid-OctoberÂ
Approval was supported by data showing YESINTEK is highly similar to Stelara with no meaningful differences in efficacy, safety, or immunogenicity. It will be offered via the My…
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Redefining treatment paradigms, monoclonal antibody therapies utilize advanced mechanisms of action to provide care across multiple therapeutic areas
As of 2024, the global monoclonal antibody therapy market was valued at $252.6B and is projected to reach $497.5B by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 14.5%. Keytruda leads the market with $29.48B in revenue, followed…
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The EC has approved Usymro (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of J&J’s Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product
In Oct 2024, Bio-Thera & Gedeon Richter entered a licensing & commercialization deal under which Bio-Thera will develop & manufacture Usymro, while Gedeon will commercialize it post-approval & MA Holder transfer in the EU,…
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Accord BioPharma, a division of Intas Pharmaceuticals, has launched Imuldosa (ustekinumab-srlf), a biosimilar to StelaraÂ
The launch includes a $0 co-pay program for eligible pts with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitisÂ
Through an exclusive deal with Bio-Thera Solutions, Accord plans to introduce BAT2506, a biosimilar to Simponi, to the U.S.…

