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Biosimilars Deals 2020

Explore our interactive biosimilar news updates, collating tailored reports by brand, INN, originator/biosimilar applicant, litigation, region, or date. Alternatively, review our weekly BioBlast updates below.

Biocon Biologics approves capital injection from Goldman Sachs

Biocon Biologics announces it has approved a USD 150 million capital injection from Goldman Sachs. Dr Christiane Hamacher (CEO of Biocon Biologics) announced that this capital injection will enable Biocon Biologics to make prudent investments in R&D, high-quality manufacturing and establishing a global commercial footprint.

Alvotech enters exclusive partnership with Cipla

Alvotech announces it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Cipla for two oncology biosimilars and three auto-immune biosimilars in South Africa. Under the agreement, Alvotech will be responsible for the development and supply of the products, while Cipla will be responsible for registration and commercialisation.

Alvotech announces exclusive partnership with Cipla for biosimiliars

Alvotech announced it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Cipla for two oncology biosimilars and three auto-immune biosimilars in South Africa. Under the agreement, Alvotech will be responsible for the development and supply of the products, while Cipla will be responsible for registration and commercialisation.

SomaLogic signs agreement with FDA for large-scale analysis of proteins

SomaLogic announces it has signed an agreement with the FDA for the large-scale analysis of proteins for the identification of biomarkers that may be useful in demonstrating biosimilarity of a proposed biosimilar and a reference product. It is hoped that the five year collaboration will streamline the development of biosimilars by reducing the need for comparative clinical studies, thus accelerating the delivery of safe, effective and affordable biosimilar treatments.

SomaLogic signs agreement with FDA for identification of biomarkers

SomaLogic announced it has signed an agreement with the FDA for the large-scale analysis of proteins for the identification of biomarkers that may be useful in demonstrating biosimilarity of a proposed biosimilar and a reference product. It is hoped that the five year collaboration will streamline the development of biosimilars by reducing the need for comparative clinical studies, thus accelerating the delivery of safe, effective and affordable biosimilar treatments.

Alvotech Holdings SA completes private placement round

Alvotech announces that its parent company, Alvotech Holdings SA, has successfully completed a $65 million private placement round, which will further finance the development and release of its biosimilar candidates. This $65 million round is part of a larger $100 million round, with a second round expected to close shortly. The new share issue values Alvotech at $1.5 billion.

Alvotech Holdings SA completes $65 million private placement round

Alvotech announced that its parent company, Alvotech Holdings SA, has successfully completed a $65 million private placement round, which will further finance the development and release of its biosimilar candidates. This $65 million round is part of a larger $100 million round, with a second round expected to close shortly. The new share issue values Alvotech at $1.5 billion.

Alvotech expands strategic partnership with DKSH for biosimilar product commercialisation

Alvotech announces an expansion of its strategic partnership with DKSH to commercialise six new biosimilar product candidates for Asian markets, including Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. These biosimilar candidates’ brand values are estimated around US$1.5 billion in annual sales in the Asia Pacific region, according to IQVIA data.. The biosimilar candidates will address multiple therapeutic areas and represent an estimated (combined) US$1.5 billion in annual sales in the Asia Pacific region.

Alvotech expands strategic partnership with DKSH to commercialise biosimilar candidates in Asia

Alvotech announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with DKSH to commercialise six new biosimilar product candidates for Asian markets, including Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. These biosimilar candidates’ brand values are estimated around US$1.5 billion in annual sales in the Asia Pacific region, according to IQVIA data. The biosimilar candidates will address multiple therapeutic areas and represent an estimated (combined) US$1.5 billion in annual sales in the Asia Pacific region.

Intract Pharma and Celltrion sign development agreement

Intract Pharma and Celltrion announce an agreement to jointly develop the world’s first oral antibody therapeutic for the treatment of IBD. The infliximab product has been cleared by the UK’s MHRA to proceed to Ph 1b/2a clinical trials in patients with IBD during the second half of 2021.

Alvotech and Teva strategic collaboration partnership for biosimilar products

Alvotech and Teva announce a strategic partnership to collaborate on five biosimilar product candidates in the US market. Under the agreement, Alvotech will be responsible for the development, registration and supply of the biosimilars, while Teva will be exclusively commercialising the products in the US. The agreement includes an upfront payment, with subsequent milestone payments, with Alvotech and Teva to share the profits from commercialisation.

AbbVie and Sosei Heptares deal to discover and develop immunology drugs

AbbVie and Sosei Heptares announce a $409M deal to discover and develop new immunology drugs.  The agreement covers the drug-discovery, development and commercialisation of small-molecule medicines that target autoimmune and inflammatory diseases using the G protein-coupled receptor.  AbbVie will pay Sosei Heptares up to $32M upfront and at milestones for an additional $377M, along with royalties.

Celltrion enters deal to acquire Takeda Pharmaceuticals Primary Care businesses

Celltrion announces a $278 million deal to acquire Takeda Pharmaceuticals Primary Care businesses in the Asia Pacific. Under the agreement, Celltrion will gain access to patent, trademark and marketing rights for 18 prescription and over-the-counter brands in 9 markets including South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.