Alvotech And Reddy’s Await US Denosumab Decision As Launch Date Closes In

Icelandic Firm’s AVT03 Rival Accepted For Review; Fresenius Kabi Just Settled Litigation

With Sandoz set to debut US competition to Prolia and Xgeva in a matter of months, other biosimilar sponsors are working hard to ensure launch of Amgen’s blockbuster in a timely manner.

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Alvotech’s AVT03 proposed biosimilar to Prolia/Xgeva (denosumab) has been successfully filed by its partner Dr Reddy’s Laboratories with the US Food and Drug Administration, in the latest development in the busy chase for rivals to Amgen’s osteoporosis and bone cancer treatments.

An update posted by the two firms confirmed earlier comments made by the Indian company.

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