First Interchangeable Biosimilar Launched In US

Viatris And Biocon Introduce Semglee And Unbranded Insulin Glargine Biosimilars

Viatris and Biocon have introduced their interchangeable Semglee insulin glargine biosimilar in the US, along with an unbranded interchangeable version, marking the first ever launch of an interchangeable biosimilar. The non-interchangeable version is expected to be phased out rapidly.

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Interchangeability could be a gamechanger for Semglee • Source: Alamy

Biosimilars industry stakeholders will finally be able to see the effect of a US interchangeability designation on a product in the marketplace, after Viatris and Biocon launched their Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) and unbranded Insulin Glargine biosimilars in the US.

“Both biosimilar products are available in vial and pre-filled pen presentations and are interchangeable for the reference brand, Lantus, allowing for

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