Amgen has announced the launch of its biosimilar version of Rituxan (rituximab), Riabni, in the US market, further expanding the firm’s oncology biosimilars portfolio.

Sandoz’ global head of biopharmaceuticals says that in the context of COVID-19, biosimilars can play a key role to increase access and unlock savings that can be invested in innovation to support “the long-term sustainability of healthcare systems.”  

Formycon’s CEO has offered the latest indication that the coronavirus outbreak could provide a tailwind for biosimilars, as the firm gave an update on its biosimilars pipeline – including ranibizumab, ustekinumab, aflibercept and an undisclosed molecule, as well as other unrevealed projects – and how it has been affected by the pandemic.