One small step for biosimilars, one notable leap for Pfizer (NYSE: PFE).
The industry behemoth announced on Tuesday that it had receieved European approval to launch its first ever oncology biosimilar therapy, Trazimera (trastuzumab), joining the ranks of Samsung Bioepis, Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) and Celltrion (KRX: 068270) in the crowded field of Herceptin copycats.
"The approval of Trazimera, Pfizer’s first oncology biosimilar, is another significant step in our quest to introduce more treatment options for patients in Europe"
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