Lupin completes Phase 3 trials for Lucentis biosimilar

Lupin has been marketing its ranibizumab biosimilar in India under the brand name RaniEyes since 2022. Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 kappa isotype monoclonal antibody fragment used in the treatment of Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration (also called wet AMD), Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization (mCNV).

The l Phase 3 study was designed as a global clinical trial, in line with recommendations from EMA and U.S. FDA, to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of LUBT010 versus Lucentis in patients with Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration. A total of 600 patients from India, U.S., EU and Russia were randomized in the study, who received either LUBT010 or Lucentis 0.5 mg, administered as an intravitreal injection once a month for 12 months. Patients were followed for efficacy, safety and immunogenicity assessment. The data from this Phase 3 study will be part of Lupin’s application for marketing approval with the U.S. FDA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

“We are very pleased with the positive outcome of the global Phase 3 study, which marks yet another significant developmental milestone for our Lucentis Biosimilar. It is a reaffirmation of our focus on developing high-quality biosimilars, to cater to patient needs,” said Dr. Cyrus Karkaria, President of Lupin Biotech. “We will be filing marketing applications for LUBT010 in all major global markets this year.”

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Nilesh Gupta, Managing Director, Lupin said, “This achievement of our Biosimilars team demonstrates our capability to develop cutting-edge, cost-effective products. We have already commercialized four products to date and there are several more at various stages of clinical trials. We now look forward to bringing our high-quality Ranibizumab Biosimilar into the global Ophthalmic market, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients worldwide.”

Lupin is a transnational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The Company develops and commercializes a wide range of branded and generic formulations, biotechnology products, and APIs in over 100 markets in the U.S., India, South Africa, and across the Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), Europe, and Middle East regions.

The Company specializes in the cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, and respiratory segments and has a significant presence in the anti-infective, gastro-intestinal (GI), central nervous system (CNS), and women’s health areas. The company invested 7.8% of its revenue in research and development in FY24.

Lupin has 15 manufacturing sites, 7 research centers.

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