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‘In It For The Long Haul‘ – Celltrion Remains Committed To US Biosimilars

Chief Commercial Officer Talks Humira Competition And Future Launch Plans

 
• By Dave Wallace

Almost a year after launching Celltrion’s Yuflyma rival to Humira in the US, Tom Nusbickel, chief commercial officer of Celltrion USA, reflects on experiences in the market so far and key launches on the horizon, in an exclusive interview with Generics Bulletin.

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Celltrion says it is committed to the US biosimilars market • Source: Shutterstock

In July 2023, Celltrion USA was just one of several firms that simultaneously launched biosimilar rivals to AbbVie’s Humira (adalimumab) into the US market. Almost 12 months after that landmark event, the company’s chief commercial officer Tom Nusbickel says Celltrion remains committed to the US biosimilars market, having in the last year delivered multiple key launches and with several major near-term opportunities on the horizon.

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