Biosimilar

Zydus Lifesciences on Wednesday said it has launched a biosimilar for the treatment of osteoporosis and the prevention of skeletal complications in cancer patients. The company has launched Zyrifa, a Denosumab biosimilar. Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody with several indications related to bone health, primarily in the treatment of osteoporosis and the prevention of skeletal complications in cancer patients. This will provide access and treat patients with bone metastases due to breast, prostate, lung, myeloma, kidney, thyroid, head & neck, and other solid tumours, the Ahmedabad-based drug firm said in a regulatory filing. Metastases, is when the cancer spreads to the bones and other organs in the body indicating an advanced stage of cancer. The company said it has priced 'Zyrifa' at MRP of Rs 12,495. Sharvil P Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences Ltd said that with Denosumab 120 mg SC, the company aims to bring access, affordability of medication in cancer patients ...

Indian cos like Biocon, DRL, Intas, Lupin stand to benefit from the proposed move

Biosimilars can not only reduce patients' financial burdens, but also encourage more people to go for early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment

Biocon Biologics on Thursday said it has inked a pact with Janssen for launching a biosimilar medication for the treatment of autoimmune diseases in Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan. The company, a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd, has inked a settlement and licence agreement with Janssen Biotech Inc, Janssen Sciences Ireland, and Johnson & Johnson. This agreement clears the way to commercialise its Bmab 1200, a proposed biosimilar to Stelara. As per the terms of the settlement agreement, Biocon Biologics has resolved patent disputes with Janssen to secure market entry dates in Europe, the UK, Canada, and Japan, the company said in a statement. Regulatory filings in these markets are currently under review, it added. Biocon Biologics had earlier announced a settlement agreement in the US for Bmab 1200 launch no later than February 22, 2025, once approved by the USFDA. The US health regulator has accepted the company's Biologics License Application (BLA) for Bmab 1200 for ...

Senior Sun Pharma executives speak on a two-pronged strategy for the China market, beginning R&D of biosimilar products, and more

Indian drugmaker Biocon Ltd is in talks with generic drugmaker Mylan for a merger of their biosimilar businesses, a report said

Data shows while the overall biosimilars category has clocked a 10.3% value compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past few years, the market size for the top molecule has more than doubled

Weak sentiments, rich valuations will weigh on the scrip in near term

Biosimilars are made from living cells and are far more complex and expensive to manufacture than generic drugs