Globenewswire·2025-09-22 10:15Core Viewpoint - Alvotech has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use recommending approval for its biosimilar AVT03, which is a proposed alternative to Prolia® and Xgeva® [1][4] Company Overview - Alvotech is a global biotech company focused on developing and manufacturing biosimilar medicines, aiming to provide affordable biologic treatments to patients worldwide [7] - The company has already approved and marketed two biosimilars, with a pipeline that includes nine additional candidates targeting various diseases [7] Product Details - AVT03 is a human monoclonal antibody biosimilar candidate to Prolia® (denosumab 60 mg/mL) and Xgeva® (denosumab 70 mg/mL) [5] - Prolia® is indicated for treating osteoporosis and bone loss in specific patient populations, while Xgeva® is used to prevent bone complications in advanced cancer patients [3] Commercial Partnerships - Upon approval, AVT03 will be marketed by Alvotech's partners, STADA and Dr. Reddy's, each holding semi-exclusive commercial rights in Europe, including Switzerland and the UK [1][4] - STADA will market the biosimilar under the names Kefdensis® and Zvogra®, while Dr. Reddy's will use the names Acvybra® and Xbonzy® [4] Regulatory Status - AVT03 is currently under review by the EMA, with a final decision pending from the European Commission [4]