End of an era for Humira as copycats get claws into US market

31 January 2023
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Two decades and more than $200 billion later, AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) has finally lost its exclusive hold on the US market for biologics based on Humira (adalimumab).

Biosimilars referencing the ground-breaking product, which has revolutionized the treatment of autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis - are set to hit the US market this year.

The first wave has now begun, with today’s launch of Amgen’s (Nasdaq: AMGN) option, Amjevita (adalimumab-atto).

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