Zydus Launches First Kadcyla Biosimilar in India At Sharp Discount
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Executive Summary
Zydus Cadila’s launch of the world’s first biosimilar to Roche’s breast cancer drug Kadcyla in India at an 80% discount to the original's listed price is expected to improve access, and follows its pioneering launch of an adalimumab biosimilar and a NASH therapy.
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