Pharma News

China’s ‘health silk road’ progress in Africa

Home/Pharma News | Posted 21/11/2025

In October 2025, it was announced that China is advancing its ‘health silk road’ in Africa by initiating the local production of essential medicines such as insulin, antiretroviral drugs, and vaccines.

Formycon signs new aflibercept biosimilar pacts and launches ranivisio in Europe

Home/Pharma News | Posted 13/11/2025

Formycon AG and its partners have announced a series of key achievements, securing the US market path for its aflibercept biosimilar and expanding its global ophthalmology portfolio.

Bio-Thera and Stada expand biosimilars alliance to include tocilizumab

Home/Pharma News | Posted 20/10/2025

Bio-Thera and STADA have expanded their strategic biosimilars alliance to include a tocilizumab product. The agreement grants STADA exclusive commercialization rights across Europe, leveraging Bio-Thera's development and manufacturing expertise for this Roche RoActemra biosimilar.

Global partnerships for biosimilar commercialization announced

Home/Pharma News | Posted 14/08/2025

The biosimilar market is expanding rapidly, with key partnerships announced in mid-2025. Alvotech–Dr Reddy’s, Samsung Bioepis–NIPRO, and Formycon’s collaborations with Bio Usawa and Valorum Biologics aim to commercialize biosimilars for pembrolizumab, ustekinumab, ranibizumab, and aflibercept, targeting global markets ahead of patent expirations.

New denosumab and ustekinumab biosimilar launches in US, Canada and Japan

Home/Pharma News | Posted 10/07/2025

Sandoz launched Wyost/Jubbonti, the first FDA-approved denosumab biosimilars, in June 2025. In May 2025, Formycon/Fresenius Kabi and Biocon introduced ustekinumab biosimilars in Canada and Japan, offering cost-effective options for bone and inflammatory conditions.

Alvotech partnerships and acquisition: Dr Reddy’s, Advanz, Xbrane

Home/Pharma News | Posted 30/06/2025

Alvotech and Dr Reddy’s collaborate to develop a Keytruda biosimilar. Alvotech completes its Xbrane R & D acquisition and expands its Advanz Pharma partnership, accelerating biosimilar development and global commercialization.

Samsung Biologics to spin-off Samsung Bioepis

Home/Pharma News | Posted 10/06/2025

In May 2025, South Korea’s Samsung Biologics announced that it will undergo split to separate its contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) business from its biosimilar and novel drug development business, Samsung Bioepis. Following this, the company announced that its CDMO arm has secured two contract manufacturing deals worth circa US$320 million with European and Asian pharmaceutical companies.

President Trump issues executive order to lower drug prices

Home/Pharma News | Posted 05/06/2025

On 15 April 2025, US President Donald J Trump issued an executive order aiming to lower prescription drug prices and improve accessibility for US patients.

Cuba and Russia plan first joint biopharmaceutical venture in 2025

Home/Pharma News | Posted 27/05/2025

Cuba and Russia plan to establish their first joint venture in the biopharmaceutical sector in 2025, aiming to expand the presence of Cuban products in the Eurasian market and advance technological and scientific cooperation. The initiative comes as the two countries strengthen bilateral relations in strategic areas such as biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry.

Sandoz–Henlius partner to commercialize oncology biosimilar ipilimumab

Home/Pharma News | Posted 11/05/2025

In April 2025, Sandoz announced that it has signed a global collaboration agreement with Shanghai Henlius Biotech (Henlius), to commercialize a biosimilar of leading oncology therapy, ipilimumab, referencing the originator of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Yervoy.

Alvotech acquires Xbrane

Home/Pharma News | Posted 30/04/2025

On 20 March 2025, Alvotech announced the acquisition of Sweden’s Xbrane Biopharma AB’s (Xbrane) R & D operations and a biosimilar candidate XB003, a biosimilar to Cimzia (certolizumab pegol).

Colombia boosts health sovereignty through public-private biotech collaboration agreement

Home/Pharma News | Posted 07/04/2025

On 27 February 2025, Colombia's Ministry of Health, the National Institute of Health, and VaxThera announced a pivotal agreement to enhance research, development, and production of biologicals and health technologies. This collaboration aims to strengthen health sovereignty, advance biotechnology, and improve emergency response capabilities.

Bio-Thera partners with Tabuk in Saudi Arabia and SteinCares in LATAM

Home/Pharma News | Posted 18/02/2025

Bio-Thera Solutions (Bio-Thera) has partnered with Tabuk Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Tabuk) to exclusively manufacture, distribute, and market BAT2206, a biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab), in Saudi Arabia. Simultaneously, Bio-Thera expanded its collaboration with SteinCares, granting exclusive rights to distribute an additional biosimilar in Latin America, reinforcing its global biosimilar strategy.

Klinge-Teva and MS Pharma agreements for Eylea and Stelara biosimilars in Europe and MENA

Home/Pharma News | Posted 06/02/2025

Klinge Biopharma (Klinge) and Teva Pharmaceuticals (Teva) formed a semi-exclusive agreement for the commercialization of Formycon’s FYB203 biosimilar to Eylea (aflibercept) in Europe, while MS Pharma partners for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) commercialization of FYB202, a biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab).

New funding to strengthen Cuba's biopharmaceutical industry

Home/Pharma News | Posted 18/11/2022

On 22 September 2022, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the execution of a loan of Euros 46.7 million (US$45.25 million dollars) to support Cuba's biopharmaceutical industry and improve the country's capacity to respond against diseases such as COVID-19.

Biosimilars thrive as China’s biotech industry gains momentum

Home/Pharma News | Posted 21/01/2025

China is emerging as a global biotech leader, attracting significant investment and partnerships from multinational pharmaceutical companies. Its innovative therapies and biosimilars are gaining international traction, reshaping the industry despite ongoing challenges.

Greener Pharmaceuticals: WHO's call for innovative regulatory practices and eco-friendly innovations

Home/Pharma News | Posted 15/01/2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the ‘Greener Pharmaceuticals’ Regulatory Highway’ initiative to promote sustainability in the pharmaceutical sector. The initiative calls for innovative regulatory practices, sustainable manufacturing, and eco-friendly innovations to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare products.

Coherus exits the biosimilars market with sale of Udenyca to Intas Pharmaceuticals

Home/Pharma News | Posted 08/01/2025

On 3 December 2024, Coherus BioSciences announced that it will sell its Udenyca (pegfilgrastim) franchise, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Neulasta, to India-based drugmaker Intas Pharmaceuticals.

Meitheal expands portfolio with three biosimilars through exclusive US licensing agreement

Home/Pharma News | Posted 20/11/2024

On 31 October 2024, it was announced that Chicago-based Meitheal Pharmaceuticals had expanded its biosimilars portfolio with an exclusive commercial licensing agreement with its parent company, Hong Kong King-Friend Industry Co, to market and distribute three biosimilars in the US. These include the oncology biosimilars pegfilgrastim and filgrastim, as well as fertility treatment follitropin alpha. 

EMS proposes merger with Hypera to form Brazil's largest drugmaker

Home/Pharma News | Posted 13/11/2024

On 21 October 2024, Brazilian pharmaceutical giant EMS proposed a partnership with competitor Hypera Pharma, setting a course to become Brazil’s largest drug manufacturer.