Alvotech enters supply and commercialization agreements for Canada and Australia & New Zealand covering multiple biosimilar candidates

Core Insights - Alvotech has entered into supply and commercialization agreements with Sandoz for multiple biosimilar candidates in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, enhancing its strategy for global market access ahead of regulatory approvals [1][2] Group 1: Agreements and Responsibilities - The agreement in Canada includes one biosimilar candidate in ophthalmology, while the agreements in Australia and New Zealand cover three biosimilar candidates in immunology and gastroenterology [2] - Sandoz will handle regulatory submissions, commercialization, and distribution in the respective regions, while Alvotech will manage development, global clinical activities, and manufacturing [3] Group 2: Strategic Goals and Market Presence - The collaboration aims to improve patient access to biologic medicines in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with Sandoz committed to making these medicines affordable and sustainable [4] - Alvotech has a pipeline of nine disclosed biosimilar candidates targeting various conditions, including autoimmune disorders and cancer, and has already marketed five biosimilars globally [5]