On May 29, 2026, Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. announced the European launch of OPUVIZ, a biosimilar referencing EYLEA (aflibercept). OPUVIZ will be available as a 40 mg/mL solution for injection.
Commenting on the launch, Antonio Rito, Vice President and Head
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Amneal and Kashiv File IPR Petition on Omalizumab Patent
On May 26, 2026, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Kashiv Biosciences petitioned for inter partes review (IPR2026-00260) of all claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,030,959 (“the ’959 patent”), assigned to Novartis AG and Genentech, Inc. The ’959 patent is generally directed
CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion for Ranibizumab Biosimilars VISLYFA and REXATILUX
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FDA Approves Shanghai Henlius Biotech IND for Cetuximab Biosimilar
On May 10, 2026, Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that the FDA has approved its IND for a proposed biosimilar, HLX05-N, to Eli Lilly’s ERBITUX (cetuximab) product for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). ERBITUX is approved in the United
FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilars to Simponi and Simponi Aria; Janssen Seeks a Preliminary Injunction to Block Their Launch
On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approved Accord BioPharma’s IMMGOLIS (golimumab-sldi) as an interchangeable biosimilar to Janssen’s SIMPONI® (golimumab), and IMMGOLIS INTRI (golimumab-sldi) as an interchangeable biosimilar to SIMPONI ARIA® (golimumab). IMMGOLIS and IMMGOLIS INTRI
International Biosimilars Updates
On April 21, 2026, Biocon announced that Health Canada granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for BOSAYATM (denosumab) and VEVZUOTM (denosumab), biosimilars of Amgen’s Prolia® (denosumab) and Xgeva® (denosumab).
Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody that targets and binds to
Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Stelara Biosimilar Injunction
As previously reported, litigation between Johnson & Johnson and Janssen (“J&J”) and Samsung Bioepis (“Samsung”) involving Samsung’s Stelara biosimilar, PYZCHIVA (ustekinumab-ttwe) (previously known as SB17), was resolved via a settlement agreement in 2023. Under the terms of the agreement,
FDA Approves Lannett, Lanexa Biologics, and Sunshine Lake Pharma’s Interchangeable Insulin Glargine Biosimilar
On May 4, 2026, the FDA approved Lannett Company, Inc. (“Lannett”), Lanexa Biologics LLC (“Lanexa”), and Sunshine Lake Pharma’s LANGLARA (insulin glargine-aldy) as an interchangeable biosimilar to Sanofi’s LANTUS (insulin glargine). LANGLARA is approved for the treatment of adults
