Fresenius Kabi has celebrated the approval of Europe’s first tocilizumab biosimilar. The rival to RoActemra is expected to be launched later this year under a settlement agreement with originator Genentech.

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CEO of Enzene Biosciences weighs in on the impact of Medicare negotiations in the US on the biosimilars market even as a US filing is planned for a Prolia biosimilar. In the interview, he says Enzene “is not afraid or concerned” over ongoing litigation with Merck KGaA over an Erbitux biosimilar in India, adding that new modalities like ADCs are being “seriously” considered.

Formycon delivered a strong H1, as its Lucentis biosimilar made significant strides in the US market. The company now anticipates the highest revenue in its history for 2023.