Sandoz strengthens its biosimilars portfolio with acquisition of Pfizer's biosimilar infliximab in EEA - Seite 2

Sandoz is committed to increasing patient access to high-quality biosimilars. It is the pioneer and global market leader in biosimilars and was the first to launch biosimilars in the United States, Europe and Japan. Sandoz has a leading biosimilar pipeline with programs in various stages of development and regulatory filing including biosimilars adalimumab and etanercept that, like infliximab, are anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) medicines. The company plans to make 10 regulatory filings over a three year period (2015-2017) having already announced

* Pfizer retains commercialization and manufacturing rights to infliximab in all countries outside of the EEA.

five, which include biosimilar etanercept filed with both the EMA and the US Food and Drug Administration.  As part of the Novartis Group, Sandoz is well-positioned to lead the biosimilars industry based on its deep experience and capabilities in development, manufacturing and commercialization.

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