Mexican Regulators Approve Zydus’ Herceptin Biosimilar

The Company Has Secured A Second Biosimilar Approval In Mexico With Trastuzumab

Doubling down on its Latin American strategy, Zydus has managed to snap up a second biosimilar approval in Mexico, paving the way for future launches.

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Zydus has snagged a second biosimilar approval in Mexico • Source: Shutterstock

Mexico’s health agency COFEPRIS has approved Zydus Lifesciences’ Herceptin (trastuzumab) biosimilar, doubling down on the Indian pharma’s efforts in the North American nation after a recent approval of the firm’s bevacizumab biosimilar.

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