Sandoz and Biocon strike global biosimilars alliance
Executive Summary
Sandoz has formed an exclusive global alliance with Biocon to co-develop and market “next-generation biosimilars” in the immunology and oncology arenas. Neither the number nor the identity of the targeted molecules have been disclosed, but Biocon said the partnership covered “multi-billion dollar opportunities” through molecules in “early stages of development”. The partners will “share responsibility for end-to-end development, manufacturing, and global regulatory approvals”, and will split costs and profits from marketing the biosimilars equally.
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