Merck has launched Keytruda at an “India-specific” price but some experts say that the immuno-oncology therapy will likely still be beyond the reach of a majority of patients. Merck though also expects to offer a patient access program for those who can’t afford the therapy.

Alkem’s ‘affordable’ cetuximab biosimilar set to take on Erbitux in India, even as Merck KGaA pursues a court case seeking information and data related to efficacy and interchangeability of the Indian company's product.

Biocon is confident of its “four channel strategy” for the upcoming debut of biosimilar Humira in the US and also asserts it’s well positioned to compete when price cuts come into play for Sanofi’s Lantus next year.