Samsung Bioepis and Biogen have made it clear that they intend to compete aggressively on price with Genentech’s Lucentis (ranibizumab) as they launch their Byooviz (ranibizumab-nuna) version in the US, revealing a 40% lower price for the ophthalmic biosimilar compared to the brand.
Samsung Bioepis Goes After Lucentis With 40% Cheaper Byooviz Launch In US
Delivers Global First With Ranibizumab Biosimilar Launch Through Partner Biogen
Samsung Bioepis and Biogen have come in with a hefty discount as they mark a major milestone by launching their Byooviz biosimilar ranibizumab rival to Lucentis in the US.
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