Regeneron Hopes Its High-Dose Aflibercept Will Ease Eylea Pressure

Execs Expect BCMA Bispecific To Stand Out In Competitive Space

Eylea sales were below consensus for the second quarter in a row, but aflibercept 8mg approval in late June could offset the decline. Also, a late 2023 filing is planned for linvoseltamab in myeloma.

Regeneron announced its first quarter 2023 earnings on 4 May • Source: Shutterstock

The anticipated approval of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s high-dose formulation of aflibercept may help offset some of the pressure on Eylea (aflibercept) as the drug maker’s first quarter 2023 earnings show the drug’s sales coming in below expectations for the second quarter in a row. Meanwhile, executives expressed excitement about an upcoming presentation of data for the company’s bispecific antibody for multiple myeloma, another addition to its portfolio in a competitive space.

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