Pfizer Plans For Three Biosimilar Launches In Japan and US This Year

Trastuzumab, rituximab and bevacizumab are slated for launch later this year as Pfizer builds out its biosimilar oncology offering.

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Pfizer has three biosimilar launches slated for the remainder of 2019 • Source: Shutterstock

Pfizer is preparing for three biosimilar launches this year as it looks to capitalize on its existing presence in the supportive cancer-care setting.

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Another One Bites The Dust: FDA Finds ‘Significant’ Data Integrity Breaches In CRO Raptim Studies

 

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