Samsung Bioepis has moved its second ophthalmology biosimilar candidate into Phase III trials, with the initiation of comparison studies for its SB15 aflibercept candidate against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' Eylea (aflibercept) reference brand.
Samsung Bioepis Moves Eylea Biosimilar To Phase III
Multiple Phase III Trials For Aflibercept Candidate In Progress
Biosimilar competition to Regeneron’s Eylea (aflibercept) eye-disease biologic may emerge as early as 2023, with at least three firms moving candidates to Phase III development following Samsung Bioepis’ study initiation.
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