Having only revealed the existence of the biosimilar several months ago, Alvotech is aiming to be the first company to bring a biosimilar to Regeneron’s recently launched high-dose Eylea (aflibercept) 8mg formulation to global markets – a “tremendous opportunity,” the company believes, for both itself and its commercial partners Teva and Advanz Pharma.
Alvotech Aiming To Lead Competition On High-Dose Eylea Biosimilar
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Regeneron’s Eylea 8mg, which offers less frequent dosing and is intended to act as a bulwark against biosimilar competition to the originator’s earlier 2mg version, is a target for biosimilar sponsor Alvotech. The Icelandic firm is aiming to lead the way in global markets.

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