The first biosimilar is now available in the United States. Sandoz announced the availability of Zarxio™ (filgrastim-sndz) earlier today, after the Federal Circuit denied Amgen Inc.'s attempt to stall the launch. The launch...more
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Late last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Agency (FDA) dismissed a citizen petition filed by Amgen, Inc. asking the agency to require that biosimilar applicants provide the reference product sponsor with a copy of their...more