Biopharmaceutical major Biocon and partner Mylan have won a litigation in a US court which invalidates a Sanofi patent on a device to deliver insulin glargine. This takes Biocon a step closer to commercialise its glargine biosimilar Semglee in the US.
“This takes us closer towards bringing a more affordable insulin glargine for patients with diabetes in the US. Today, patients in parts of Europe, Australia, India and key emerging markets are already benefiting from it. Once approved and commercialised our Semglee will expand access to this therapy,” said Christiane Hamacher, CEO, Biocon Biologics.
According to experts, the commercialisation of Semglee is