July 25th 2024
A biosimilar dulaglutide showed similar pharmacokinetic and safety profiles compared with the reference product Trulicity in healthy Chinese participants, according to a phase 1 analysis.
Biogen, Xbrane Enter Commercialization Agreement for Cimzia Biosimilar
February 10th 2022Biogen and Xbrane Biopharma signed a commercialization agreement for Xcimzane, a certolizumab pegol biosimilar referencing Cimzia for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and other rheumatologic conditions.
Alvotech Enters Licensing Agreement With BiosanaPharma for Development of Biosimilar for Xolair
February 2nd 2022Xolair, the only currently approved product containing omalizumab, was first approved in 2003. AVT23 is an investigational compound and has not received regulatory approval in any country. Current sales of Xolair are estimated at $3.3 billion.
The Biosimilars Forum Announces Julie Reed as New Executive Director
January 31st 2022The non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of biosimilars has appointed Cofounder and President Juliana (Julie) M. Reed, as the new executive director. Reed shared some of her goals for the Biosimilars Forum in an interview with The Center for Biosimilars®.
Adalimumab Biosimilar SB5 Effective in Behçet’s Syndrome-Related Uveitis and IBD, Studies Find
January 27th 2022Two new studies have investigated the adalimumab biosimilar SB5 (Imraldi; Samsung Bioepis) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and non-anterior uveitis associated with Behcet's syndrome (BS).
Wayne Winegarden, PhD: Why Competition Is Urgently Needed for Enbrel, Humira
December 12th 2021Etanercept and adalimumab biosimilar competition is not only necessary to drive down prices, it’s long overdue, according to Wayne Winegarden, PhD, a senior fellow in business and economics at Pacific Research Institute.