On August 10, 2026, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. completed its acquisition of Kashiv BioSciences, LLC. According to Amneal, the acquisition results in “a fully integrated global biosimilars leader with end-to-end capabilities across research, development, manufacturing and commercialization,” and “establishes one of
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Fresenius Kabi and Dr. Reddy’s Announce FDA Approval of Rituximab Biosimilar
On August 1, 2026, Fresenius Kabi and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced that the FDA had approved Dr. Reddy’s rituximab biosimilar, a biosimilar to Genentech’s RITUXAN® (rituximab). Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that targets the CD20 antigen expressed on B lymphocytes
FDA Issues Its First Freeze-Dried Plasma License
On July 29, 2026, the FDA announced that it had licensed EZPLAZ FDP, the first freeze-dried (lyophilized) plasma product to be licensed in the United States. The license was issued to Vascular Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated.
Genentech Files BPCIA Patent Infringement Suit Against Biocon Over Proposed PERJETA Biosimilar
On July 29, 2026, Genentech, Inc. (“Genentech”) and Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against Biocon Biologics Inc. (“Biocon”) and related entities, alleging infringement of 28 patents relating to
FDA Approves Meitheal Pharmaceuticals’ Insulin Aspart Biosimilar GARZULYS
On July 30, 2026, Meitheal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Meitheal”) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has approved GARZULYS (insulin apsart-fsan) injection. GARZULYS, a biosimilar to Novo Nordisk’s NOVOLOG® (insulin aspart), is a rapid-acting insulin analog indicated to improve
Celltrion Targets European Secukinumab Market with EMA Filing for CT-P55
Celltrion has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) for CT-P55, its biosimilar to Novartis’ COSENTYX® (secukinumab). The application covers all indications held by COSENTYX® in Europe, including plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, juvenile idiopathic
Accord BioPharma Launches OSVYRTI® and JUBEREQ® Denosumab Biosimilars
On July 23, 2026, Accord BioPharma, Inc., the U.S. specialty division of Intas Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., announced the commercial launch of OSVYRTI® (denosumab-desu) and JUBEREQ® (denosumab-desu), FDA-approved interchangeable biosimilars to Amgen’s PROLIA® and XGEVA®, respectively. OSVYRTI® is indicated for the treatment
Outlook Therapeutics Secures FDA Approval for LYTENAVA™
On July 24, 2026, Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the FDA approved LYTENAVA (bevacizumab-vikg) for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (known as “nAMD” or “wet AMD”), marking the first FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab in the United States.
HHS Sets Timeline to End COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorizations
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) declarations will terminate on December 26, 2026, for medical devices and on June 29, 2027, for drugs and biological products.
Formycon and OneSource Specialty Pharma Partner to Manufacture Biosimilars
Formycon AG (“Formycon”) announced its partnership with OneSource Specialty Pharma Limited (“One Source”) on July 14, 2026. OneSource, located in Bangalore, India, will complement Formycon’s biosimilar development experience with its biologics manufacturing capabilities. OneSource has an integrated biologics platform that