Sandoz is looking to enter the European market for high-concentration adalimumab after announcing EMA acceptance of its filing for a 100mg/ml version of its Hyrimoz biosimilar. Celltrion and Stada/Alvotech already have higher-strength rivals to Humira available in Europe.

Sandoz has launched a global campaign to increase uptake of biosimilars, under the banner of Act4Biosimilars. The initiative aims to increase the adoption of biosimilars by at least 30% in at least 30 countries by 2030.

While Teva and Sandoz have succeeded in having a UK court invalidate a patent and SPC protecting BMS’ Eliquis (apixaban), the originator is planning an appeal against the decision. Meanwhile, further litigation is proceeding over a separate family of Eliquis formulation patents.

Stada has announced the appointment of former Sandoz executive Christine Berndt as head of global development for specialty and biosimilar products, replacing Michael Mack.