Momenta plans exit of Mylan biosimilars

Momenta Pharmaceuticals has “initiated discussions” with partner Mylan to exit its participation in the development of five biosimilar programs, including the firms’ M834 biosimilar Orencia (abatacept) candidate, after completing a strategic review “aimed at reducing costs of biosimilar development” and focusing its resources on its pipeline of novel drug candidates.

Momenta Pharmaceuticals has “initiated discussions” with partner Mylan to exit its participation in the development of five biosimilar programs, including the firms’ M834 biosimilar Orencia (abatacept) candidate, after completing a strategic review “aimed at reducing costs of biosimilar development” and focusing its resources on its pipeline of novel drug candidates.

“As a result, Momenta plans to advance two late-stage biosimilar assets, M923, its wholly-owned proposed biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab) and M710, its proposed biosimilar to Eylea

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