Partner Alvogen is expected to launch the Forteo rival upon an FDA equivalence decision
• By David Wallace
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Pfenex’ PF708 version of Forteo, submitted under the US 505(b)(2) hybrid regulatory pathway, has been approved by the FDA. Marketing partner Alvogen is expected to launch as soon as the FDA decides on the product’s equivalence rating after Pfenex submits a key study.
Pfenex’ teriparatide has been approved by the FDA • Source: Shutterstock
Pfenex has obtained US Food and Drug Administration approval for its PF708 hybrid 505(b)(2) rival to Eli Lilly’s Forteo (teriparatide) brand.
The FDA nod triggers a $2.5m milestone payment from marketing partner Alvogen, which is expected to launch the product...
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