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FDA’s naming rule for biosimilars has undermined Congress and health care
4 October 2021 - I recently tried to order white blood cell growth factor (pegfilgrastim) biosimilar for one of my ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Oct 2021
Formycon and Bioeq announce file acceptance for FYB201, a biosimilar candidate to Lucentis (ranibizumab) by the U.S. FDA
1 October 2021 - Formycon and its license partner Bioeq announce that the U.S. FDA accepted the biologics license application for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Sep 2021
FDA tweaks biosimilar application review program
25 September 2021 - The FDA has struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic to conduct timely reviews of biosimilar approval applications. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Sep 2021
Alvotech provides update on FDA action regarding AVT02, proposed high concentration biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab)
20 September 2021 - Alvotech today announced that the FDA is deferring action on the application for AVT02, the company’s proposed ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Sep 2021
FDA approves first biosimilar to treat macular degeneration disease and other eye conditions
17 September 2021 - The U.S. FDA today approved Byooviz (ranibizumab-nuna) as the first biosimilar to Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) for the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Aug 2021
Ophthalmologist group wants U.S. Government to push back against Avastin biosimilars
10 August 2021 - The American Academy of Ophthalmology says biosimilar alternatives to Avastin have never been tested in the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Aug 2021
Formycon and Bioeq announce submission of the biologics license application for FYB201, a biosimilar candidate to Lucentis (ranibizumab) to the U.S. FDA
5 August 2021 - Formycon and its license partner Bioeq announce that the biologics license application for FYB201, Formycon’s biosimilar ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Jul 2021
FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product for treatment of diabetes
28 July 2021 - Availability of insulin products will help increase access and potentially lower the cost of insulin for people ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Jul 2021
J&J and Pfizer quietly resolve Remicade biosimilar lawsuit
27 July 2021 - In 2017, Pfizer filed a lawsuit against J&J alleging that the company undertook anticompetitive practices in a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Jun 2021
US plays catch-up with Europe over biosimilar patents
17 June 2021 - Moves to ease market access for generic drug makers are gaining momentum. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jun 2021
Amneal announces U.S. FDA filing acceptance of biologics license application for bevacizumab
17 June 2021 - Bevacizumab represents the third biosimilar BLA currently filed by Amneal with the FDA. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Jun 2021
Lupin announces U.S. FDA acceptance for pegfilgrastim biosimilar application
2 June 2021 - Lupin today announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted the biologics license application for its proposed ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Jun 2021
Experts expect to see “second wave” of biosimilars approvals
2 June 2021 - Experts expect to see a second wave of biosimilar approvals, though continued Medicare Part D reimbursement challenges ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 May 2021
US Supreme Court denies Sandoz petition to review biosimilar Erelzi (etanercept-szzs) case
17 May 2021 - Decision not to review Federal Circuit July 2020 ruling continues to prevent Sandoz launch of more affordable ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2021
The difference between an interchangeable biosimilar and one that isn't
5 May 2021 - Permitting automatic substitution of biosimilars for originator brand biologics at the pharmacy counter is often talked about ...