Biosimilars

On the sidelines of Medicines for Europe’s 19th biosimilar conference in Amsterdam, Sandoz global biosimilars chief Peter Stenico spoke to Generics Bulletin about the firm’s preparations and strategy ahead of its proposed spinoff from Novartis later this year.

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company and GlycoNex have begun a Phase I trial in Japan for their SPD8 denosumab biosimilar. The partners are also “actively pursuing global development plans” for the rival to Prolia and Xgeva.

Dr Reddy’s has notched up another achievement for its biosimilar tocilizumab candidate, after the intravenous presentation of the firm’s proposed Actemra/RoActemra rival completed a Phase I study.

Ahead of a Sandoz capital markets day on 8 June, Generics Bulletin explains what we know so far about the firm’s spinoff from parent company Novartis – as well as the questions that the companies are yet to answer.

Stada has received US FDA approval to supply the Retacrit epoetin alfa biosimilar to partner Pfizer for the US market, allowing it to expand on an existing European supply arrangement.

Lupin has collaborated with Alkem subsidiary Enzene Biosciences to launch the first ever cetuximab biosimilar in India. 

Coherus BioSciences had teased a “compelling value proposition” for its Yusimry (adalimumab-aqvh) biosimilar to AbbVie’s Humira blockbuster and it has delivered, with a pair of pricing strategies include one though an alliance with self-labelled “disruptor” Mark Cuban.

Generics Bulletin previews the most notable and anticipated events for June 2023.

Biocon is confident of its “four channel strategy” for the upcoming debut of biosimilar Humira in the US and also asserts it’s well positioned to compete when price cuts come into play for Sanofi’s Lantus next year.