With a biosimilar Lucentis (ranibizumab) candidate recently filed and Soliris (eculizumab), Eylea (aflibercept) and Prolia (denosumab) candidates in Phase III development, Samsung Bioepis has moved into its new domestic headquarters to spearhead its journey to the next level.

Renewed efforts are needed to educate healthcare industry stakeholders about biosimilars, Samsung Bioepis has insisted, as the firm published a white paper detailing deficiencies in understanding on the part of patients and healthcare professionals.

Samsung Bioepis has announced that its SB16 biosimilar denosumab rival to Amgen’s Prolia has progressed to Phase III trials.

Amgen will be able to launch its US Soliris biosimilar around two years ahead of patent expiry under a settlement agreement. The brand’s manufacturer, Alexion, discussed the threat as AstraZeneca pounced with a $39bn takeover agreement.