Buoyant Biocon Bullish On US Biosimilar Interchangeability
Executive Summary
Ahead of an expected FDA review of its biosimilar trastuzumab later this year, the chair of major Indian biologics company Biocon is positive over the still evolving area of biosimilar interchangeability, saying new US draft guidance is “very welcome.”
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