Advanz Pharma and Alvotech receive European approval for Mynzepli®, Biosimilar to Eylea®

Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has approved Mynzepli® as a biosimilar to Eylea® (aflibercept), enhancing access to effective therapies for retinal diseases across Europe [1][3]. Company Overview - Alvotech is a global biotech company focused on developing and manufacturing biosimilar medicines, aiming to be a leader in the biosimilar space with a pipeline of eight disclosed candidates targeting various diseases [9]. - Advanz Pharma is a UK-based global pharmaceutical company that specializes in specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines, with a commercial presence in over 90 countries [10]. Product Details - Mynzepli® is approved for treating multiple retinal diseases, including neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME), available in a 40 mg/mL solution for injection [4][8]. - The approval is based on comprehensive data demonstrating the therapeutic equivalence of Mynzepli® to Eylea® [5][8]. Market Context - In 2024, global sales of Eylea® were approximately US$9 billion, with one-third of these sales occurring in Europe, indicating a significant market opportunity for Mynzepli® [3]. - The centralized marketing authorization for Mynzepli® is valid across all European Economic Area (EEA) countries, including the 27 EU member states, Norway, Iceland, and Lichtenstein [3].