And Now For The Real Biosimilar Opportunity: Antibodies And Complex Biologics
Executive Summary
With patents on blockbuster drugs – including Roche/Biogen Idec Inc.'s Rituxan (rituximab), Amgen Inc./Pfizer Inc.'s Enbrel (etanercept) and Roche's Herceptin (trastuzumab) – due to expire in key markets within the next three years, there's a renewed buzz around biosimilars as industry players seek to grab a share of this multi-billion dollar opportunity.
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