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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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Organon Receives the US FDA Approval for the sBLA for Tofidence (Biosimilar, Actemra) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved sBLA for Tofidence, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)  Tofidence is an IL-6 receptor antagonist available in 80 mg/4 mL, 200 mg/10 mL, and 400 mg/20 mL single-dose vials for IV. The expanded approval adds indications for CAR T cell-induced severe or life-threatening cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and hospitalized adults and children (≥2 years) with COVID-19 requiring…

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Biogen & Organon

Organon Acquires Regulatory and Commercial Rights of Tofidence IV Infusion (Biosimilar, Actemra) from Biogen

Shots: Organon has acquired the US regulatory & commercial rights for Tofidence, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab), from Biogen, which retains manufacturing rights in the US As per the deal, Biogen will receive upfront, while Organon will assume Biogen's obligation to pay Bio-Thera tiered annual net sales royalties & milestones Tofidence is a humanized…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of June 2024

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of June 2024

Shots:    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     The major highlights were NMPA’s approval of Simcere Zaiming’s Enlituo for Treating metastatic colorectal…

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The EC Approves Biogen’s Tofidence (Biosimilar, Roactemra) for Treating Arthritis and COVID-19 

   Shots:  The EC has approved Tofidence (IV), a biosimilar version of Roactemra, to treat moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and COVID-19  The approval was based on clinical data showing the similarity of Tofidence vs Roactemra evaluated under the P-I study among healthy participants and P-III…

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Biogen Receives EMA’s CHMP Positive Opinion for Tofidence (Biosimilar, Roactemra)

Shots:  The EMA’s CHMP has issued a positive opinion recommending approval of Tofidence (Biosimilar, Roactemra; IV) to treat moderate to severely active RA, PJIA, SJIA, and COVID-19  The opinion was based on evidence from extensive analytical characterization and PK, safety & immunogenicity of TOFIDENCE including the P-I study examined healthy volunteers compared to the EU…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of October 2023

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of October 2023

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  During the month of October, Boehringer launched adalimumab injection (biosimilar, Humira) for multiple…

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