Sandoz Mulls At-Risk Launch For US Natalizumab

Also Provides Detailed Update On US Adalimumab And Wider Biosimilars Business

As part of a wide-ranging discussion of its biosimilars business as it reported nine-month results, Sandoz has revealed that it is considering launching its Tysabri (natalizumab) biosimilar Tyruko “at risk” in the US, while also providing an update on its progress with adalimumab as well as certain key pipeline assets.

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Sandoz is considering whether to launch its Tyruko natalizumab biosimilar ‘at risk’ in the US • Source: Shutterstock

Sandoz has revealed that it is considering launching its Tyruko (natalizumab-sztn) biosimilar rival to Biogen’s Tysabri “at risk” in the US, while litigation with the originator continues.

Buoyed by a court decision earlier this year that refused to grant originator Biogen an injunction to keep Tyruko off the market (see sidebar), Sandoz disclosed as it reported nine-month results that US and European launches of the Polpharma

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