U.S. FDA approves Celltrion's OMLYCLO® (omalizumab-igec) as the first and only biosimilar with interchangeability designation referencing XOLAIR®
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved OMLYCLO® as the first interchangeable biosimilar referencing XOLAIR® on March 9, 2025, for various allergic conditions and asthma treatment.
- Celltrion reported that the FDA's approval was based on positive Phase III data showing comparable efficacy and safety to XOLAIR® during treatment and off-dose periods.
- The approval is based on comprehensive clinical evidence from a global Phase III trial involving 619 adult patients demonstrating comparable efficacy and safety.
- Thomas Nusbickel, Chief Commercial Officer at Celltrion USA, noted that OMLYCLO could reduce healthcare costs while providing a high-quality treatment option.
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U.S. FDA approves Celltrion's OMLYCLO® (omalizumab-igec) as the first and only biosimilar with interchangeability designation referencing XOLAIR®
OMLYCLO® (omalizumab-igec) is the first and only omalizumab biosimilar approved by the FDARegulatory approval for interchangeability was supported by positive phase III data demonstrating comparable efficacy and safety profile with the reference product XOLAIR® (omalizumab)[1]The availability of the first omalizumab…
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