Celltrion Gets Go-Ahead For Remsima Trials In China, Mulls JV
Executive Summary
Celltrion has received approval to begin clinical trials of its biosimilar infliximab in China and also filed IND applications for other biosimilar products with the CFDA, accelerating plans to enter the world’s second biggest pharma market as it propels efforts for global leadership in the biosimilar space.
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