Merck announces US launch of Ontruzant (trastuzumab-dttb), a biosimilar of Herceptin (trastuzumab)

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15 April 2020 - Merck today announced the U.S. launch of Ontruzant (trastuzumab-dttb), as a biosimilar of the reference biologic medicine Herceptin. 

Ontruzant is available in both 150 mg single-dose vials and 420 mg multiple-dose vials.

Ontruzant will be introduced in the U.S. at a list price (wholesaler acquisition cost) of approximately $1,325 for the 150 mg single-dose vial and $3,709 for the 420 mg multiple-dose vial (prices are rounded), representing a 15% discount to the current list price of Herceptin.

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