Alvotech of Iceland and STADA Arzneimittel of Germany have extended an existing partnership to co-develop a clinical-stage biosimilar for Prolia and Xgeva, Amgen’s therapies for bone conditions based on the antibody drug denosumab.
The patent for Janssen’s second-generation, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF)-a inhibitor Simponi (golimumab), is scheduled to expire in 2024 and in 2025 in the US and EU, respectively.
Fuji Pharma signs agreement to receive an exclusive supply of the ustekinumab biosimilar for the Japanese market, furthering a previous investment agreement.