Henlius Gets Fourth Chinese Biosimilar With Bevacizumab Nod
Cites ‘Huge Demand’ For Avastin Rival In China; Also Developing Ophthalmic Version
Executive Summary
Shanghai Henlius Biotech has celebrated its fourth Chinese biosimilar approval with the NMPA’s endorsement of its bevacizumab biosimilar. The company is also working on an ophthalmic version to treat wAMD.
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