Agreement with AbbVie allows Amgen to launch its Humira biosimilar in Europe in 2018 and in the US in 2023; it may be akin to generic settlements but it is uncertain if other sponsors will get similar deals.
AbbVie Inc.'s agreement with Amgen Inc. clears the way for Amgen to launch its biosimilar to AbbVie's Humira (adalimumab) in Europe next year and in the US in 2023. While the deal appears similar to classic patent settlements between brand-name and generic companies, the terms are unknown and it is uncertain whether other biosimilars disputes will follow this path.
Under the settlement, announced Sept. 28, AbbVie will grant non-exclusive patent licenses to Amgen for the use and sale of...
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The bispecific antibody is the latest example of a growing number of biologics receiving complete response letters related to third-party manufacturing facilities.
A US FDA analysis found that facility inspection issues were the fastest growing factor in the recent rise of complete response letters for biologics licensing applications, in part reflecting the limitations of single-product inspections at contract facilities manufacturing multiple products.
A list of EU biosimilar filings, CHMP opinions and EU marketing authorizations, including details of the biosimilar company, the brand name/INN, indication(s), the reference product/company, and the date and type of event.
A US FDA analysis found that facility inspection issues were the fastest growing factor in the recent rise of complete response letters for biologics licensing applications, in part reflecting the limitations of single-product inspections at contract facilities manufacturing multiple products.
Novartis continues to fight tooth and nail to protect its $3bn Entresto brand in the US following the latest FDA approval of a generic version.
A list of EU biosimilar filings, CHMP opinions and EU marketing authorizations, including details of the biosimilar company, the brand name/INN, indication(s), the reference product/company, and the date and type of event.
