Alvotech And Cipla Strike Biosimilars Alliance In South Africa

Deal Covers Five Undisclosed Biosimilars

Alvotech, fresh from a round of financing, has grand plans to market its biosimilar candidates across the globe. A new partnership just signed with South Africa-based Cipla Medpro will cover five candidates, including two in oncology.

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The partnership provides for five biosimilars – two for oncology and three for treating autoimmune diseases – in certain emerging markets, including South Africa. • Source: Shutterstock

Alvotech , the biosimilars-focused sister company of Icelandic firm Alvogen, is continuing efforts to expand its biosimilars presence across the globe, signing an exclusive partnership with Cipla’s subsidiary in South Africa that will “ensure access to biosimilars” in the country.

The partnership provides for Cipla Medpro to commercialize five Alvotech biosimilars – two for oncology and three for treating autoimmune...

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