On October 22, 2021, the FDA approved Genentech’s SUSVIMO (ranibizumab injection) for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) based on positive results from an open-label Phase III study. According to the Genentech press release, SUSVIMO, previously called Port Delivery System with ranibizumab, offers an alternative route of administration for anti-VEGF in…
Yesterday, Lupin announced the German launch of its etanercept biosimilar, Nepexto, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as all other approved indications of the reference product Enbrel®. Lupin, in association with Mylan will release its etanercept product as an injectable in an easy-to-use pre-filled pen and a pre-filled…
Celltrion announced last Friday that it will begin Phase I clinical trials of its Prolia (denosumab) biosimilar (CT-P41) in September. Prolia, marketed and sold by Amgen, is a treatment for glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) in men and women at high risk of fracture. Celltrion has said it plans to finish Phase…
Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. announced on August 14, 2020 the approval of its trastuzumab biosimilar HLX02 by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). This same product was approved by the European Commission on July 27th. According to the press release, this is the the first China-developed mAb biosimilar to be…
On July 29, 2020, Cadila Pharmaceuticals announced its launch of Rituximab biosimilar Ritucad for the Indian market. Rituximab is used to treat certain types of blood cancers and rheumatoid arthritis. Ritucad was the Indian pharmaceutical company’s second biosimilar launch in July. On July 22, 2020, Cadila announced the launch of…
Earlier this month, the journal of Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery published results from a clinical study of BI 695501, an adalimumab biosimilar, using an autoinjector (AI). BI 695501 is a self-injectable adalimumab biosimilar that according to the publication has “demonstrated PK bioequivalence and similar clinical efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity with…