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Kabi Urges Caution And Patience On Subcutaneous Bortezomib Launch

As Firm Nears Pegfilgrastim Opportunities With Biosimilar Sales On Target

 
• By Dean Rudge

Fresenius Kabi’s Q1 call spanned its recent launch of a generic version of Takeda’s Velcade subcutaneous injectable to the company’s continued ambitions in biosimilars, with the German firm’s acquisition of a controlling stake in mAbxience scheduled to close by the middle of the year.

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Kabi is asking for time and patience • Source: Shutterstock: pathdoc

Fresenius group CEO Stephan Sturm has urged investors to temper expectations for now after Fresenius Kabi AG was among the first entrants for an AP-rated generic version of Takeda’s Velcade (bortezomib) 3.5mg/vials for subcutaneous administration, with significant potential competition.

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