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Thirty years of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations

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This year marks the 30-year anniversary of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations ( Regulations ), introduced in 1993 to prevent patent infringement by linking the regulatory approval of generic or biosimilar drugs with the patent rights of innovators. Evolution of the Regulations Coming into force (1993–1997).

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Sandoz confirms late-stage clinical development plans for proposed biosimilar aflibercept, a key ophthalmology medicine

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The study aims to confirm that the proposed biosimilar has equivalent efficacy and comparable safety to the reference medicine* in patients with nAMD 1. Sandoz biosimilars help patients to access advanced biologic medicines more sustainably and affordably. Our ambition is to be the world’s leading and most valued generics company.

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Sandoz confirms late-stage clinical development plans for proposed biosimilar aflibercept, a key ophthalmology medicine | Novartis

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With eight marketed biosimilar medicines globally and 15+ molecules in pipeline, Sandoz is investing in future of biosimilars for patients and healthcare systems. The study aims to confirm that the proposed biosimilar has equivalent efficacy and comparable safety to the reference medicine* in patients with nAMD 1. Disclaimer.

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Sandoz Application for proposed biosimilar adalimumab’s high concentration formulation accepted by EMA

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Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted the application for high concentration formulation 100 mg/mL (HCF) of its biosimilar Hyrimoz ® (adalimumab) for regulatory review. Source link: [link].

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Sandoz receives approval by European Commission for Hyrimoz® (adalimumab) high-concentration formulation

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The approval includes all indications covered by the reference medicine*: rheumatic diseases, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, uveitis and hidradenitis suppurativa. The adalimumab reference medicine (Humira ® *) was first approved with an adalimumab concentration of 50 mg/mL. Source link: [link]

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FDA Approves First Generic of Symbicort to Treat Asthma and COPD

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Agency Supports Development of Complex Generic Drug-Device Combination Product to Improve Competition and Access to More Affordable Medicines. director of the Office of Generic Drugs in the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Today, the U.S.

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New Sandoz Board of Directors appointed

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Shamiram holds an AB from Smith College and Doctor of Medicine as well as a Master of Public Health, both from Emory University, U.S.A. About Novartis Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Our ambition is to be the world’s leading and most valued generics company. billion.

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