What’s Next? Five Things To Look Out For In February

Humira Biosimilars Set To Launch In Canada

In the month ahead, Amarin is likely to reveal the latest on its plans to petition the US Supreme Court over generic versions of Vascepa, while biosimilar competition to Humira is set to arrive and the bulk of fourth-quarter and year-end financial results will emerge.

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Humira biosimilars in Canada are set to make their debut • Source: Informa

North America stands to reap the benefits of biosimilar competition to AbbVie’s Humira (adalimumab) blockbuster this decade. While a two-year wait remains for US biosimilars under licensing agreements signed between the originator and biosimilar sponsors, Canada is poised this month.

Fresenius Kabi and Sandoz Canada have both revealed 15 February 2021 as D-Day for biosimilar entry, the former revealing last...

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