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Biocon Launches Yesafili, Aflibercept Biosimilar in the US Market, ETPharma
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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Biocon has launched Yesafili, an aflibercept biosimilar, in the US following a settlement and licensing agreement with Regeneron, the original patent holder who had sued Biocon for patent infringement.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.
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You face fresh competition in US ophthalmology drugs as Biocon’s entry shows patent settlements can open doors for biosimilar launches in tough markets. This move pressures pricing and access across similar biologics.
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