Bevacizumab biosimilar(Biocon Ltd.)

BENGALURU, India, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), a fully integrated biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon Ltd (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), today announced a five-year partnership with Sandoz AG ('Sandoz') which provides Sandoz the exclusive rights to promote, sell and distribute biosimilar Trastuzumab (market value of AUD$35 million1) and biosimilar Bevacizumab (market value of AUD$45 million2) in Australia. Under the agreement, Sandoz will distribute the Biocon Biologics' brands, OGIVRI® (bTrastuzumab) and ABEVMY® (bBevacizumab), and facilitate the sustained access of these medications that were previously distributed by another pharmaceutical company to patients in Australia. Trastuzumab is a biosimilar of Herceptin® and Bevacizumab is a biosimilar of Avastin®3 – both biosimilars are available on the PBS and utilised for the treatment of various cancers. The agreement is effective from January 1, 2024 and commercialisation commenced on February 1, 2024. Matt Erick, Chief Commercial Officer of Advanced Markets, Biocon Biologics Ltd, said: "Following the recent establishment of our strategic partnership with Sandoz in Japan, our agreement with Sandoz in Australia marks another important milestone of our global partnership and growth strategy. This relationship is also a crucial step for patients in Australia, ensuring continued access to high-quality, affordable biosimilar medicines used in oncology." 1 IQVIA MAT 2023 2 IQVIA MAT 2023 3 Australian Government, Department of health; Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme – Biosimilar Bevacizumab. Accessed 24/1/2024 from OGIVRI® and ABEVMY® are registered trademarks of Biosimilars Newco Limited, a Biocon Biologics Company. All other trademarks, registered or unregistered, are the property of their respective owners. About Biocon Biologics Limited: Biocon Biologics Ltd. (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., is a unique, fully integrated, global biosimilars company committed to transforming healthcare and transforming lives by enabling affordable access to high quality biosimilars for millions of patients worldwide. It is leveraging cutting-edge science, innovative tech platforms, global scale manufacturing capabilities and world-class quality systems to lower costs of biological therapeutics while improving healthcare outcomes. BBL has acquired the global biosimilars business of its long-standing partner Viatris, which is a historic milestone in its value creation journey. Biocon Biologics has commercialized eight biosimilars in key emerging markets and advanced markets like U.S., EU, Australia, Canada, Japan. The Company has a pipeline of 20 biosimilar assets across diabetology, oncology, immunology, and other non-communicable diseases. It has many 'firsts' to its credit in the biosimilars industry. As part of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment, BBL is advancing the health of patients, people, and the planet to achieve key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Website: ; Follow us on Twitter: @BioconBiologics for company updates. Biocon Limited, publicly listed in 2004, (BSE code: 532523, NSE Id: BIOCON, ISIN Id: INE376G01013) is an innovation-led global biopharmaceuticals company committed to enhance affordable access to complex therapies for chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer and autoimmune. It has developed and commercialized novel biologics, biosimilars, and complex small molecule APIs in India and several key global markets as well as Generic Formulations in the US, Europe & key emerging markets. It also has a pipeline of promising novel assets in immunotherapy under development. Website: ; Follow us on Twitter: @bioconlimited for company updates. 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Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, amongst other: general economic and business conditions in India and overseas, our ability to successfully implement our strategy, our research and development efforts, our growth and expansion plans and technological changes, changes in the value of the Rupee and other currency changes, changes in the Indian and international interest rates, change in laws and regulations that apply to the Indian and global biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries, increasing competition in and the conditions of the Indian and global biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries, changes in political conditions in India and changes in the foreign exchange control regulations in India. Neither Biocon, nor our Directors, or any of our subsidiaries/associates assume any obligation to update any particular forward-looking statement contained in this release. SOURCE Biocon Biologics Ltd.

10+ Emerging Markets, Japan & ANZ Transition in Final Phase DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocon Biologics, a unique, fully integrated, global biosimilars company with a rich portfolio of insulins and monoclonal antibodies, has successfully concluded the integration of the acquired Viatris biosimilars business with the transition of 10+ Emerging Markets and Japan, Australia and New Zealand in the final phase. Continue Reading PFA the banner image (PRNewsfoto/Biocon Biologics Ltd) All Viatris' biosimilars brands, including Ogivri® & Hertraz® (bTrastuzumab), Abevmy® (bBevacizumab), Fulphila® (bPegfilgrastim), Hulio® (bAdalimumab), Nepexto® (bEtanercept), Semglee® (bGlargine) and Kirsty® (bAspart) are now part of Biocon Biologics' commercial franchise in Advanced Markets and 80+ Emerging Markets. Most of these products have been developed by Biocon Biologics and are being manufactured at its world-class facilities in India and Malaysia. Biocon Biologics will now have a strong commercial footprint across ~120 countries with a direct presence in the U.S., Canada, Europe and 9 key Emerging Market countries of India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, South Africa, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. "I am very proud and excited that we have successfully completed the integration of the acquired business across 120 countries. The conclusion of this final wave of transition is a significant milestone and marks the beginning of Biocon Biologics' transformation to a fully integrated global company. I congratulate and thank the entire Biocon Biologics team – colleagues, advisors, and partners. This seamless transition, achieved ahead of schedule, is an outcome of relentless focus, untiring efforts and an unwavering commitment to patients and business continuity." - Shreehas Tambe, CEO & Managing Director. "This milestone presents a unique opportunity for our teams to take Brand Biocon Biologics directly to many markets. This self-led business model will take us closer to the patients, MoHs, prescribers and payers. It will allow us to expand affordable access to larger patient pools and generate significant savings for healthcare systems in these emerging markets, thus enabling equitable access to high quality biosimilars." - Susheel Umesh, Chief Commercial Officer - Emerging Markets. Biocon Biologics has made several key leadership appointments, built new capabilities and infrastructure from the ground up and set up dedicated teams to address the growing needs of patients and customers through self-led and partner or distributor-led commercial models to ensure business continuity for patients, prescribers, partners, and healthcare systems. Website: ; Twitter: @BioconBiologics; LinkedIn: Biocon Biologics SOURCE Biocon Biologics Ltd