Amgen & Simcere Plot Long Run On Biosimilars In China
Executive Summary
The strategic alliance between Amgen and Simcere Pharmaceutical to develop biosimilars in China was officially kicked off in Nanjing city last week, amid heightened excitement around China’s newly issued opinions on deepening reforms to encourage drug innovation including biosimilars. With the favorable opportunities, Amgen is open to establishing more local partnerships as its core China strategy.
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