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First Biosimilar Approval Alert: Amgen’s Wezlana® (ustekinumab) Approved by TGA

Jan 22, 2024

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved Amgen’s Wezlana®, the first approved biosimilar to Janssen’s Stelara® (ustekinumab), in Australia.  The vial and pre-filled syringe for subcutaneous injection have been approved to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).  The vial for IV infusion is indicated for CD and UC.

The FDA approved Wezlana® as the first biosimilar to Stelara® on 31 October 2023.