Coherus Queries Higher Dose Aflibercept Amid Biosimilar Eylea Deal

Potential For More Ophthalmology Products With ‘Additional Bandwidth’

Coherus BioSciences is feeling bullish about its potential in the biosimilar ophthalmology space after agreeing to bring on board a biosimilar Eylea (aflibercept) candidate, with an eye on launching potentially in 2025.

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The anti-VEGF market is worth more than $7bn, Coherus says • Source: Shutterstock

The successful launch of its biosimilar Lucentis (ranibizumab) product last year provoked “a considerable amount of enthusiasm” from providers for competition to rival anti-VEGF blockbuster molecule, Eylea (aflibercept), Coherus BioSciences has explained in the wake of reversing its decision to compete in the planned aflibercept market.

Meanwhile, the company feels that the VEGF market “is one of the more interesting commercial opportunities,” having previously distanced itself in broader terms from

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