Biocon’s Pegfilgrastim Biosimilar Approved for Marketing in Japan
Biocon received marketing approval in Japan for its pegfilgrastim biosimilar from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. The therapy is indicated to reduce infection incidence, including febrile neutropenia, in patients with nonmyeloid cancers on myelosuppressive anti-cancer drugs. Sandoz K.K. will exclusively promote, sell and distribute it in Japan.