On June 9, 2025, biosimilar manufacturers Samsung Bioepis and Alvotech announced separate deals to expand their respective offerings in Japan and Europe.
Samsung Bioepis announced a licensing, development, and commercialization agreement with NIPRO Corporation for multiple biosimilar candidates in Japan.
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