'First of many' says Fresenius Kabi on launch of first biosimilar in USA

17 February 2023

Germany-headquartered drugmaker Fresenius Kabi has announced the US launch of Stimufend (pegfilgrastim-fpgk), a biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), for use in patients at risk for febrile neutropenia, a common side effect of many anti-cancer medications.

Stimufend, which is available in a single-dose, pre-filled syringe that delivers 6mg/0.6mL solution for subcutaneous injection, is one of half a dozen approved biosimilars referencing Neulasta, a drug that was originally developed by US biotech major Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN).

Ali Ahmed, senior vice president, Biosimilars at Fresenius Kabi USA, said: “Fresenius Kabi is excited to launch Stimufend as it represents both our first biosimilar product in the USA and our long-term commitment to build a US biosimilars business that supports patients, health care providers and payers.

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