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Samsung Bioepis’ Stelara Biosimilar Approved in Japan

NIPRO has been approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis.

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By: Charlie Sternberg

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Samsung Bioepis Co. Ltd. has announced the marketing approval of Ustekinumab BS Subcutaneous Injection 45mg Syringes ‘NIPRO’, a biosimilar referencing Stelara (ustekinumab), in Japan. Ustekinumab is a human immunoglobulin G1 kappa (IgG1κ) monoclonal antibody that prevents abnormal regulation of IL-12 and IL-23 associated with immune-mediated diseases. ‘NIPRO’ has been approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. The product is set to be listed in the Ja...

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