Samsung Bioepis has announced a settlement with Johnson & Johnson that will allow the Korean firm’s US marketing partner Sandoz to launch the pair’s partnered SB17 biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab) from 22 February 2025.
Sandoz Partner Samsung Bioepis Settles On Stelara In US
Partners Snag Third-Earliest Launch Date So Far For Biosimilar Ustekinumab
Samsung Bioepis has struck a US settlement with Johnson & Johnson that will allow partner Sandoz to launch the pair’s SB17 ustekinumab biosimilar to Stelara in early 2025, assuming FDA approval.

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