Fresenius And Aurobindo Among Fresh Velcade Challengers In US

Launches Confirmed Of Subcutaneous Bortezomib Generics As Patents Set To Expire

Multiple firms have launched bortezomib products for subcutaneous administration in the US, adding to competition on Takeda’s Velcade brand.

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Launches have been confirmed for multiple Velcade rivals • Source: christitzeimaging.com / Alamy Stock Photo

Fresenius Kabi and Aurobindo have announced US launches of bortezomib 3.5mg/vials for subcutaneous administration, representing competition to Takeda’s Velcade brand, as other companies including Zydus have also publicly confirmed US Food and Drug Administration approvals, with several further approvals reflected in the agency’s Orange Book.

The introduction of these bortezomib products adds significant further competition to the oncology brand, after Fresenius in 2018 launched its...

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