Lupin, Biomm join hands for Pegfilgrastim distribution, marketing in Brazil
Mumbai: Global pharma major, Lupin Limited has recently announced that the company has entered into an exclusive distribution and marketing agreement with Biomm SA in Brazil.
Under the terms of agreement, Biomm will distribute and market biosimilar Pegfilgrastim in Brazil.
Pegfilgrastim is indicated to reduce the duration of neutropenia and the incidence of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving chemotherapy.
Lupin had earlier received the U.S. FDA acceptance of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for Its proposed biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) through a filing using the 351(k) pathway.
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Founded in 2002, Biomm's headquarters and factory are in Nova Lima (MG), with capacity to produce 20 mlllion vials of insulin per year. The company focuses on developing biological products and it is pioneer in biotechnological drugs In Brazil.
