China’s Bio-Thera solutions has announced the start of Phase I trials for its ustekinumab biosimilar. The project is one among several potential rivals to Stelara in the works from a host of developers.

Formycon’s CEO has offered the latest indication that the coronavirus outbreak could provide a tailwind for biosimilars, as the firm gave an update on its biosimilars pipeline – including ranibizumab, ustekinumab, aflibercept and an undisclosed molecule, as well as other unrevealed projects – and how it has been affected by the pandemic.

Australia’s NeuClone has reported the completion of subject visits in its Phase I trial for a biosimilar ustekinumab rival to Janssen’s Stelara, with favorable results seen ahead of the formal study report that is due in the third quarter of this year.