Roche Has Eylea In Its Sights After Farcimab Approval

FDA Backs First Bispecific Antibody For The Eye

Roche’s bispecific antibody, to be called Vabysmo, has got US approval for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema, markets where Bayer and Regeneron's Eylea is a huge seller. The Swiss company hopes that its less-frequent dosing advantage and a price that offers savings over time will make an impact on the market. 

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Touting less frequent injections into the eye and a competitive pricing strategy, Roche Holding AG is ready to take on Bayer AG and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s mega-blockbuster Eylea in the treatment of two leading causes of vision loss after getting the green light in the US for farcimab.

Following a priority review, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved faricimab, which will be marketed as Vabysmo, for...

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