Henlius Gets Fourth Chinese Biosimilar With Bevacizumab Nod

Cites ‘Huge Demand’ For Avastin Rival In China; Also Developing Ophthalmic Version

Shanghai Henlius Biotech has celebrated its fourth Chinese biosimilar approval with the NMPA’s endorsement of its bevacizumab biosimilar. The company is also working on an ophthalmic version to treat wAMD.

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The NMPA nod marks Henlius’ fourth Chinese biosimilar approval • Source: Alamy

China’s Shanghai Henlius Biotech has announced the approval of its HLX04 bevacizumab biosimilar by the country’s National Medical Products Administration, marking the company’s fourth biosimilar approval overall.

The rival to Avastin is indicated for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer and unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent or

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