Tag Archives: biosimilars

Sandoz Advances Biosimilar Leadership with EU Introduction of Afqlir for Vision-Saving Retinal Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has launched Afqlir®, its biosimilar to aflibercept, across Europe following European Commission approval in 2024. Equivalent in efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics to Eylea®, Afqlir® provides a lower-cost treatment option for serious retinal diseases such as nAMD, RVO, … Read the full press release

Sandoz Announces Leadership Transition as Francisco Ballester Retires, Peter Stenico to Lead Region International

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has announced the retirement of Francisco Ballester, President of Region International, after 34 years of service, effective March 1, 2025. Francisco has been instrumental in expanding business growth and patient access in markets outside North America and … Read the full press release

Novartis third annual Meet Novartis Management event in Basel: Leading positions in oncology, eye care and biosimilars

Outlines actions underway to accelerate launch of Entresto®, including further expansion of US primary care field force, and reinforce strong uptake of Cosentyx® Highlights leading pipeline of second generation immuno-oncology assets Confirms Sandoz on track for 10 biosimilar filings by … Read the full press release

EIB injects EUR 150m into Gedeon Richter’s R&D operations in Hungary, one of the biggest research projects in central Europe

We are supporting research and development into innovative drug treatments in Hungary 7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — For well over 100 years, Hungarian pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter has been working to improve their clients’ health and quality of life. It has stepped … Read the full press release