The New 180 Days? Humira Biosimilar Deals Give Amgen 150-Day Jump On Samsung
Executive Summary
If approved in the US, Samsung Bioepis' adalimumab biosimilar may launch June 30, 2023, five months after the market entry date for Amjevita under Amgen's agreement with AbbVie; the 150-day marketing advantage for the first biosimilar approved suggests a benchmark for future patent litigation settlements.
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