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Biocon Regulatory Approval Updates in the U.S. and Europe: Insulin Aspart and Denosumab

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On July 15, 2025, Biocon Biologics, a fully integrated global biosimilars company and a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., announced that the FDA has approved KIRSTY (insulin aspart-xjhz injection), 100 units/mL, as the first and...more

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Lupin and Zentiva Reach Agreement to Commercialize Certolizumab Pegol Biosimilar

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On July 9, 2025, Lupin Limited and Zentiva Group announced a license and supply agreement to commercialize Lupin’s biosimilar of Certolizumab Pegol across multiple global markets. ...more

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Sandoz Launches PYZCHIVA® (Ustekinumab) Autoinjector in Europe

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On May 21, 2025, Sandoz announced the commercial launch in Europe of its PYZCHIVA® (ustekinumab) autoinjector, “the first ustekinumab biosimilar in Europe commercially available in an autoinjector.”...more

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EMA Issues Positive CHMP Opinions for Biocon’s Denosumab Biosimilars

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Last week, Biocon Biologics Ltd (“BBL”) announced that the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (“CHMP”) had issued positive opinions for Biocon’s two denosumab biosimilar candidates....more

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CuraTeQ Biologics’ Trastuzumab biosimilar Receives Positive Opinion in Europe

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This week, CuraTeQ Biologics (a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma Limited) announced that its trastuzumab biosimilar, DAZUBLYS, has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency Committee...more

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Accord Receives Positive EMA Opinion for Two Denosumab Biosimilars

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On April 2, 2025, Accord received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use for two denosumab biosimilars: OSVYRTI and JUBEREQ. OSVYRTI is indicated for the...more

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European Commission Approves Celltrion’s AVTOZMA (CT-P47)

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​​​​​​​On February 23, 2025, Celltrion announced that the European Commission (“EC”) approved its tocilizumab biosimilar, AVTOZMA® (CT-P47), referencing Roche’s ROACTEMRA®....more

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EU Biosimilar Regulatory and Launch Updates

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CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion for Aflibercept, Pegfilgrastim Biosimilars:  On January 30, 2025, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted positive opinions recommending...more

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How the U.S. Compares to Europe on Biosimilar Approvals and Products In the Pipeline – Updated January 13, 2025

Biosimilars, once a niche segment in the pharmaceutical industry, are now making a significant impact on global healthcare. These products are highly similar to an already-approved reference product, offering a more...more

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EMA’s CHMP Recommends Approval of Six New Biosimilars

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The European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Use Products (CHMP) recently recommended approval of six new biosimilars....more

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European Commission Approves Samsung Bioepis and Biogen’s Aflibercept Biosimilar

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​​​​​​​On November 18, 2024, Samsung Bioepis announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved its aflibercept biosimilar, OPUVIZ.  ...more

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Celltrion Launches STEQEYMA (ustekinumab) in Germany and the Netherlands

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As we previously reported, this August the European Commission granted approval for Celltrion’s STELARA biosimilar, STEQEYMA. Earlier this month, Celltrion launched STEQEYMA in both Germany and the Netherlands....more

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EMA Accepts Marketing Authorization Application for Alvotech’s AVT05 (golimumab)

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​​​​​​​On November 4, 2024, Alvotech and Advanz Pharma announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted a Marketing Authorization Application for AVT05, Alvotech’s biosimilar to Simponi® (golimumab), for the...more

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Bio-Thera and Gedeon Richter Reach Exclusive Commercialization Agreement for Ustekinumab Biosimilar

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On October 9, 2024, Bio-Thera Solutions and Gedeon Richter announced they have reached an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2206, a biosimilar candidate to STELARA (ustekinumab). ...more

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Teva’s Denosumab Biosimilar Candidate is Accepted for Review by FDA and EMA

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On October 8, 2024, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted, and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated, applications for TVB-009P, a...more

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Fresenius and Formycon Receive EC and FDA Approval of Ustekinumab Biosimilar

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On September 27, 2024, Formycon AG (“Formycon”) and its commercialization partner Fresenius Kabi (“Fresenius”) jointly announced that the European Commission (EC) has issued a marketing authorization for FYB202/OTULFI™...more

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Aflibercept Biosimilar Updates in Europe

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On September 19, 2024, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion for Sandoz’s aflibercept biosimilar AFQLIR. ...more

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Update on Recent International Biosimilar Approvals - September 2024

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Approval of Celltrion’s Ustekinumab Biosimilar in the EU:  On August 26, 2024, Celltrion announced that the European Commission (EC) granted approval for STEQEYMA, formerly known as CT-P43, a biosimilar of STELARA...more

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EMA Accepts Marketing Authorization Application for Alvotech’s AVT06 (aflibercept)

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On August 15, 2024, Alvotech and Advanz Pharma announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted a Marketing Authorization Application for AVT06, Alvotech’s biosimilar of low dose (2 mg) EYLEA (aflibercept)....more

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EU Committee Recommends Approval of 6 New Biosimilars in July 2024 Meeting

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The Committee for Medicine Products for Human Use (“CHMP”) recommended 14 medicines for European Medicines Agency Approval (“EMA”) approval (“marketing authorization”), during its monthly meeting on July 22-25, 2024....more

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European Biosimilar Regulatory Update

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In the past few weeks, the European Commission provided marketing authorization for biosimilars of denosumab and omalizumab, as well as an ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab....more

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Biosimilar Approval Updates in Europe and China

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On April 25, 2024, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (“CHMP”) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of marketing authorization for Biogen Netherlands B.V.’s biosimilar TOFIDENCE (tocilizumab),...more

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Alvotech and STADA obtain approval in Europe for ustekinumab biosimilar, UZPRUVO

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​​​​​​​On January 10, Alvotech announced that the European Commission (EC) issued a marketing authorization to its European commercialization partner, STADA, for UZPRUVO (AVT04), a biosimilar referencing STELARA...more

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A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in Q1 2024 and Beyond

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As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to expand and grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving...more

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Fresenius Kabi Launches TYENNE, The First Approved Tocilizumab Biosimilar In The European Union

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On November 1, 2023, Fresenius Kabi announced the launch of its tocilizumab biosimilar TYENNE referencing ROACTEMRA (tocilizumab) in the European Union....more

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