Insulin aspart biosimilar(Biocon Ltd.)

10+ Emerging Markets, Japan & ANZ Transition in Final Phase DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocon Biologics, a unique, fully integrated, global biosimilars company with a rich portfolio of insulins and monoclonal antibodies, has successfully concluded the integration of the acquired Viatris biosimilars business with the transition of 10+ Emerging Markets and Japan, Australia and New Zealand in the final phase. Continue Reading PFA the banner image (PRNewsfoto/Biocon Biologics Ltd) All Viatris' biosimilars brands, including Ogivri® & Hertraz® (bTrastuzumab), Abevmy® (bBevacizumab), Fulphila® (bPegfilgrastim), Hulio® (bAdalimumab), Nepexto® (bEtanercept), Semglee® (bGlargine) and Kirsty® (bAspart) are now part of Biocon Biologics' commercial franchise in Advanced Markets and 80+ Emerging Markets. Most of these products have been developed by Biocon Biologics and are being manufactured at its world-class facilities in India and Malaysia. Biocon Biologics will now have a strong commercial footprint across ~120 countries with a direct presence in the U.S., Canada, Europe and 9 key Emerging Market countries of India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, South Africa, Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. "I am very proud and excited that we have successfully completed the integration of the acquired business across 120 countries. The conclusion of this final wave of transition is a significant milestone and marks the beginning of Biocon Biologics' transformation to a fully integrated global company. I congratulate and thank the entire Biocon Biologics team – colleagues, advisors, and partners. This seamless transition, achieved ahead of schedule, is an outcome of relentless focus, untiring efforts and an unwavering commitment to patients and business continuity." - Shreehas Tambe, CEO & Managing Director. "This milestone presents a unique opportunity for our teams to take Brand Biocon Biologics directly to many markets. This self-led business model will take us closer to the patients, MoHs, prescribers and payers. It will allow us to expand affordable access to larger patient pools and generate significant savings for healthcare systems in these emerging markets, thus enabling equitable access to high quality biosimilars." - Susheel Umesh, Chief Commercial Officer - Emerging Markets. Biocon Biologics has made several key leadership appointments, built new capabilities and infrastructure from the ground up and set up dedicated teams to address the growing needs of patients and customers through self-led and partner or distributor-led commercial models to ensure business continuity for patients, prescribers, partners, and healthcare systems. Website: ; Twitter: @BioconBiologics; LinkedIn: Biocon Biologics SOURCE Biocon Biologics Ltd

BENGALURU, India, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), today announced that the integration of the Viatris' biosimilars business in 31 European countries has been successfully completed. Following the acquisition of substantially all of the global biosimilar business of Viatris in November 2022, and the related integration of over 70 emerging market countries in July 2023 and North America in September 2023, the full transition of Viatris' biosimilars operations to Biocon Biologics Ltd in Europe represents another significant milestone as a world-leading biosimilars company. In Europe, Biocon Biologics portfolio includes 7 biosimilars: Insulin Aspart and Insulin Glargine, Bevacizumab, Pegfilgrastim, Trastuzumab, Adalimumab, and Etanercept. At a global level, Biocon Biologics has a robust pipeline of 20 assets for diabetology, oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, and bone health. Serving over 5.7M patients annually, the Company is committed to providing access to high-quality therapies and solutions to patients, healthcare systems and governments across the globe. Shreehas Tambe, CEO & Managing Director, Biocon Biologics Ltd, said: "The integration of the Viatris' biosimilar business in Europe ahead of schedule is another important milestone for Biocon Biologics in our journey as a global biosimilars leader. We are pleased to expand access to life-saving treatments for patients across Europe. Our unique, fully integrated capabilities and robust pipeline of 20 products will allows us to better address patient needs and be a reliable partner to health organisations. " Jozef Belcik, Head of Commercial Europe & JANZ, Biocon Biologics Ltd, said: "We are extremely pleased to have reached this historic moment and we are proud to lead the way in the advancement of biosimilars. As we continue to drive innovation and invest in the future, our mission is singularly focused on the development, manufacturing, distribution, and commercialization of biosimilars in Europe and in the world. " After the acquisition from Viatris, Biocon Biologics and its partners will commercialize biosimilar products in the following countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and The United Kingdom. Note about biosimilars: Based on IQVIA White Paper "The impact of biosimilar competition in Europe, IQVIA (2022)", as of 2022, the cumulative savings at list prices from the impact of biosimilar competition in Europe reached over €30 billion. Furthermore, since the launch of biosimilars these provided nearly 4.5 billion patient treatment days to European patients. Source: 1-The impact of biosimilar competition in Europe, IQVIA (2022) December 2022. About Biocon Biologics Limited: Biocon Biologics Ltd. (BBL), a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., is a unique, fully integrated, global biosimilars company committed to transforming healthcare and transforming lives by enabling affordable access to high quality biosimilars for millions of patients worldwide. It is leveraging cutting-edge science, innovative tech platforms, global scale manufacturing capabilities and world-class quality systems to lower costs of biological therapeutics while improving healthcare outcomes. BBL has acquired substantially all of the global biosimilars business of its long-standing partner Viatris, which is a historic milestone in its value creation journey. Biocon Biologics has commercialized eight biosimilars in key emerging markets and advanced markets like U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, and Japan. The Company has a pipeline of 20 biosimilar assets across diabetology, oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, and other non-communicable diseases. It has many 'firsts' to its credit in the biosimilars industry. As part of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment, BBL is advancing the health of patients, people, and the planet to achieve key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Website: ; Follow us on LinkedIn: Biocon Biologics ; Twitter: @BioconBiologics for company updates. Biocon Limited, publicly listed in 2004, (BSE code: 532523, NSE Id: BIOCON, ISIN Id: INE376G01013) is an innovation-led global biopharmaceuticals company committed to enhance affordable access to complex therapies for chronic conditions like diabetes, cancer and autoimmune. It has developed and commercialized novel biologics, biosimilars, and complex small molecule APIs in India and several key global markets as well as Generic Formulations in the US, Europe & key emerging markets. It also has a pipeline of promising novel assets in immunotherapy under development. Website: ; Follow-us on Linked In: Biocon Limited; Twitter: @bioconlimited for company updates. Forward -Looking Statements: Biocon This press release may include statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon Biocon and its subsidiaries/ associates. These forward-looking statements involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, amongst other: general economic and business conditions in India and overseas, our ability to successfully implement our strategy, our research and development efforts, our growth and expansion plans and technological changes, changes in the value of the Rupee and other currency changes, changes in the Indian and international interest rates, change in laws and regulations that apply to the Indian and global biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries, increasing competition in and the conditions of the Indian and global biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries, changes in political conditions in India and changes in the foreign exchange control regulations in India. Neither Biocon, nor our Directors, or any of our subsidiaries/associates assume any obligation to update any particular forward-looking statement contained in this release. SOURCE Biocon Biologics Ltd.