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Roche Has Eylea In Its Sights After Farcimab Approval

FDA Backs First Bispecific Antibody For The Eye

 
• By Kevin Grogan

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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