Cimerli Success Drives Strong H1 At Formycon

Company Anticipates Highest Revenue In Its History Over Subsequent Quarters

Formycon delivered a strong H1, as its Lucentis biosimilar made significant strides in the US market. The company now anticipates the highest revenue in its history for 2023.

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A thriving biosimilar pipeline, particularly the market establishment of its Lucentis (ranibizumab) biosimilar Cimerli/FYB201 (ranibizumab-eqrn) in the US, made for a strong first half at biosimilar specialist Formycon AG.

Cimerli has secured a market share of roughly 17% in the US, with a further upward trend expected. It has...

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