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Celltrion's Actemra biosimilar 'Avtozma' wins U.S. approval for added pediatric COVID-19 indication |

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11 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Celltrion’s Avtozma, a biosimilar to Actemra, has received FDA approval for treating pediatric COVID-19 patients aged 2 years and older, expanding its U.S. treatment indications and addressing a critical gap in pediatric severe COVID-19 care.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You now have FDA-backed access to hospital-administered biosimilar treatments for pediatric COVID-19 patients, opening a critical segment with fewer options. Sharpen your approach to engage pediatric and emergency specialists who hold prescribing influence in this newly expanded market.

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