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Samsung Bioepis has reported the direct commercialization of Byooviz, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) across Europe, with market availability expected in Q2’26
Byooviz (0.5 mg/0.05 ml) is indicated for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema (DME), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), visual impairment due…
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The US FDA has approved Nufymco (ranibizumab-leyk), an interchangeable biosimilar of Lucentis, with Zydus serving as its commercialization partner in the US
Nufymco is an interchangeable Lucentis biosimilar developed by Formycon, approved for the treatment of wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema, and myopic choroidal neovascularization
Zydus secured exclusive US and Canada rights to Formycon’s Keytruda…
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Alvotech and Teva reached a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron, allowing the US launch of AVT06, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) in Q4’26 or earlier under certain conditions
AVT06 is an aflibercept (Eylea) biosimilar that inhibits VEGF and has been approved as Mynzepli in the UK and EEA and as Aflibercept BS in Japan
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The CHMP has recommended Samsung Bioepis’ Byooviz (0.5 mg/0.05 ml PFS), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab). The PFS presentation is expected to launch in Q2’26
Byooviz is indicated for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema (DME), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO), and…
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The EC has approved Eyluxvi (ALT-L9), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat wet AMD, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch/central retinal vein occlusion & visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema & myopic choroidal neovascularisation
Approval was based on P-III trials conducted across the EU, South Korea, & Japan,…
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Genentech has reported new data from the open-label AVONELLE-X & P-IIIb/IV (SALWEEN) studies of Vabysmo (faricimab-svoa) at Euretina’25
The 2yr. AVONELLE-X study was an extension of P-III (TENAYA & LUCERNE) trials, showing maintained vision & anatomy in wet AMD, with ~80% pts extending dosing to Q3M/Q4M after ~4yrs. of therapy
SALWEEN study in Asia…
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The CHMP has recommended Eyluxvi (ALT-L9), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat wet AMD, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch/central retinal vein occlusion & visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema & myopic choroidal neovascularisation
Opinion was based on extensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. a P-III trial…
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Brazil’s ANVISA has approved marketing authorization for Formycon’s Ranivisio (ranibizumab), a biosimilar to Lucentis; launch is anticipated in Q4’25
Formycon & Biomm have partnered to commercialize Ranivisio in Latin America, with approvals already granted in Peru, El Salvador, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. Additional launches across Central and South America are planned through early…
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Lupin & SteinCares have entered into a license & supply agreement to commercialize Lupin’s ranibizumab biosimilar in Latin America excl. Mexico & Argentina
As per the deal, SteinCares will be responsible for the biosimilar’s regulatory filings, registration, & commercialization in LATAM licensed states, while Lupin will oversee its manufacturing
Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized…
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Xbrane Biopharma has resubmitted the BLA for its biosimilar product, referencing Genentech’s Lucentis (ranibizumab), to the US FDA post issuance of CRL in Apr 2024
The CRL stated requirement for additional information on the reference standard and follow-up actions from manufacturing site inspections. Xbrane has addressed the issues, qualifying new reference standard & completing…

