Samsung Bioepis has confirmed the start of Phase III trials for its SB27 proposed biosimilar to $25bn oncology biologic brand Keytruda (pembrolizumab), with the announcement coming just a couple of months after the Korean developer signaled the start of a Phase I study.
Samsung Bioepis Kicks Off Phase III Pembrolizumab Trial
Follows Recent Initiation Of Phase I Study For SB27 Proposed Keytruda Biosimilar
Samsung Bioepis has begun Phase III trials for its SB27 proposed pembrolizumab biosimilar to Keytruda – although the firm is just one of many developers eyeing the opportunity.
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