Samsung Bioepis is reporting first year results from their phase 3 study of a proposed lucentis biosimilar (SB11).
A biosimilar is a biological product (derived from a living organism) that shows no clinically meaningful differences from another biologic (eg. Lucentis). This study has shown that, at 52 weeks, primary end points were met for visual acuity and retinal health, suggesting that it could become a substitute for Genentech’s Lucentis (ranabizumab). This would be the first biosimilar for an anti-VEGF drug, which could lead to significant cost savings for the U.S. health system and consumers.
Results of the study will be presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2020 Virtual meeting from November 13 to 15, 2020.
SOURCE: Samsung Bioepis’ Ranibizumab Candidate Shows Equivalence in Updated Results