Sandoz Puts Aflibercept In Its Sights With Phase III Data

Biosimilar Player Says It Will Offer ‘Differentiating Feature’ For Eylea Rival

Sandoz is looking to move ahead with its planned filings for one of the most significant off-patent biologic opportunities in the coming years – Eylea (aflibercept).

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Sandoz says it is optimistic of filing its proposed biosimilar to Regeneron/Bayer’s Eylea (aflibercept) in the US and the EU “in the coming months” after announcing confirmatory efficacy and safety data for its ophthalmology from the company’s ‘Mylight’ Phase III study.

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