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FDA OKs first biosimilar of Roche’s blockbuster AMD drug Lucentis

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Samsung Bioepis and Biogen have claimed the first FDA approval for a biosimilar version of Roche and Novartis’ Lucentis (ranibizumab) for leading causes of blindness, raising the prospect of a cheaper treatment option for US patients. The post FDA OKs first biosimilar of Roche’s blockbuster AMD drug Lucentis appeared first on.

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Pressure rises on Lucentis, as Coherus biosimilar gets FDA nod

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The US FDA has approved a new biosimilar of Roche and Novartis’ blockbuster ophthalmology therapy Lucentis – Coherus BioSciences’ Cimerli – which its developer claims is the first to be fully interchangeable with the originator product. The post Pressure rises on Lucentis, as Coherus biosimilar gets FDA nod appeared first on.

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EU pharmaceutical legislation revisions: what are the implications for biopharma?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Changes to regulatory data protection periods are of particular interest to biopharma” Changes to regulatory data protection (RDP) periods are of particular interest to biopharma (originators and generic / biosimilar manufacturers). analysis (Source: L.E.K) By contrast, orphan drugs could become less profitable, more risky investments.

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New Legislation Would Cut Off Access To The Courts And Immunize FDA Actions From Timely Judicial Review

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Subsection 505(q) initially was added by Section 914 of the 2007 FDA Amendments Act (“FDAAA”), Pub. 110-85 (2007), as amended by Section 301 of Pub. It does so by amending FDC Act § 505(q), the current statutory subsection regarding citizen petitions. 112-144 (2012).

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Skinny Label and Induced Infringement: The Saga Continues

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

GSK skinny label case , the U.S. Specifically, the Government explained, “[t]he section viii pathway cannot function properly if FDA and generic manufacturers cannot rely on an NDA holder’s representations to the agency regarding which portions of the brand-name drug’s labeling teach patented methods of use.”

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NHC Submits Comments to CMS RE CY 2026 Policy & Technical Changes to MA and Part D Proposed Rule

Putting Patients First Blog

3 ,4, 5 As such, the NHC supports CMS proposal to ensure that Part D sponsors cover AOMs for obesity with clinical criteria that is not more restrictive than the FDA labeling for each AOM. Increased transparency will ensure that formulary practices align with broader goals of affordability and patient access.

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FDA-Approved Labeling: Is Enough Enough?

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Livornese — I saw the sign…and the answer is no—FDA-approved labeling apparently is not enough under state failure-to-warn laws, according to certain courts.