Alkem launches pertuzumab biosimilar for breast cancer in India

The company has introduced Pertuza injection 420mg/14mL, a pertuzumab biosimilar, for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer, the drug firm said in a statement

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"Oncology is a priority area for Alkem, and our efforts are focused on developing treatment options that combine scientific excellence with wider access. The launch of Pertuza reflects this commitment and further strengthens our oncology portfolio," Alkem CEO Vikas Gupta said. (Representative Photo: Bloomberg)
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Sep 22 2025 | 8:07 PM IST

Alkem Laboratories on Monday said it has launched a biosimilar product in India for the treatment of breast cancer.

The company has introduced Pertuza injection 420mg/14mL, a pertuzumab biosimilar, for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer, the drug firm said in a statement.

Alkem's Pertuza is an affordable, indigenously-developed and manufactured biosimilar of pertuzumab, it added.

"Oncology is a priority area for Alkem, and our efforts are focused on developing treatment options that combine scientific excellence with wider access. The launch of Pertuza reflects this commitment and further strengthens our oncology portfolio," Alkem CEO Vikas Gupta said.

Shares of the company on Monday ended 0.69 per cent down at Rs 5,496 apiece on BSE.

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Topics :Company NewsAlkem Laboratoriesbreast cancerhealthcare

First Published: Sep 22 2025 | 8:07 PM IST

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