Sandoz Prepares For European Natalizumab Launch As Approval Arrives

Company Offers Indications Of Launch Timing For Tyruko Biosimilar Rival To Tysabri

As it announced the formal European Commission approval of its partnered Polpharma Biologics-developed Tyruko natalizumab biosimilar to Tysabri, Sandoz offered Generics Bulletin a timeframe for its expected launch in Europe.

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Sandoz is getting ready to launch natalizumab in Europe • Source: Shutterstock

A formal European Commission approval has now arrived for Sandoz and Polpharma Biologics’ partnered Tyruko (natalizumab) biosimilar to Tysabri, the “first and only biosimilar for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in Europe,” opening the door for Sandoz to begin marketing the product imminently.

Under a 2019 agreement, the Polpharma Biologics-developed biosimilar can be commercialized by Sandoz in all global markets

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