Celltrion Expands Biosimilar Portfolio in the European Union Following European Commission Approval of Two Biosimilars
Celltrion today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for three products across two biosimilars: Eydenzelt® (CT-P42, aflibercept), a biosimilar to Eylea® to treat multiple retinal disorders, including neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO, branch RVO or central RVO), diabetic macular edema (DME) and myopic choroidal neovascularisation (myopic CNV); and Stoboclo® and Osenvelt® (CT-P41, denosumab), biosimilars referencing Prolia® and Xgeva® used for all indications of the reference products. The EC approval expands Celltrion’s diverse biosimilars portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas such as skeletal-related disorders and ophthalmology.
“Celltrion is committed to expanding access to high-quality monoclonal antibody treatments for patients across Europe,” said Taehun Ha, Senior Vice President and Head of Europe at Celltrion. “Securing regulatory approval for three biosimilar products on the same day highlights our commitment to providing healthcare professionals with reliable, effective, and accessible treatment options for their patients. With a portfolio of 11 biosimilar brands and a fully integrated approach—from research and development to manufacturing and direct supply—Celltrion is increasing treatment options, improving patient access to biologics, and strengthening its role as a trusted partner for healthcare professionals in Europe, all while supporting the sustainability of healthcare systems.”
Data showed that Eydenzelt®(40 mg/mL solution for injection in vial and pre-filled syringe), Stoboclo® (60 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe) and Osenvelt® (120 mg solution for injection in vial) have comparable quality, safety and efficacy when compared to their respective reference products, Eylea® (aflibercept) and Prolia® and Xgeva® (denosumab), respectively. 1,2,3
“The European Commission approval of Eydenzelt®, Stoboclo® and Osenvelt®are a significant milestone and a welcome addition to our portfolio of medicines to address a significant unmet need in therapeutic areas including skeletal-related disorders and ophthalmology,” said Min Kyoung Jeon, Vice President and Head of Regulatory Affairs Division at Celltrion. “The approval highlights Celltrion’s continuous commitment to expanding the availability, access and uptake of these important treatment options to patients with unmet needs.”
The company’s therapeutics include a total of 11 biosimilar products: 4 immunology products, including Remsima®/Inflectra® (US), Remsima® SC, Yuflyma®, and SteQeyma®; 3 oncology products, including Truxima®, Herzuma®, and Vegzelma®; and other therapeutic areas, including Omlyclo®, Eydenzelt®, Stoboclo® and Osenvelt®.
About CT-P41 Phase III Clinical Trial
The Phase III study randomised 479 patients to receive 60 mg of CT-P41 or reference product every six months (Weeks 0 and 26; treatment period [TP] I). Results of the study showed that CT-P41 had equivalent efficacy and pharmacodynamics to reference denosumab, with similar pharmacokinetic and comparable safety and immunogenicity profiles.3
About CT-P42 Phase III Clinical Trial
In a randomised, double-masked, parallel-group, multi-centre Phase III study of Eydenzelt® (CT-P42), the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, usability and immunogenicity of Eydenzelt® was compared to Eylea® (aflibercept) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). Results of the study showed that Eydenzelt® met the predefined equivalence criteria, and secondary endpoints of efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity also showed trends similar to Eylea®.1,2
About Stoboclo® (CT-P41, biosimilar denosumab)
Stoboclo® (denosumab), a receptor activator of NF-κb ligand (RANKL) inhibitor, is a treatment developed as a biosimilar to reference product Prolia® (denosumab). In Europe, Stoboclo® has been approved to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at increased risk of fractures, bone loss associated with hormone ablation in men with prostate cancer at increased risk of fractures, and bone loss associated with long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy in adult patients at increased risk of fracture.4 Stoboclo® was also filed for regulatory approval with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
About Osenvelt® (CT-P41, biosimilar denosumab)
Osenvelt® (denosumab) is a receptor activator of NF-κb ligand (RANKL) inhibitor developed as a biosimilar referencing Xgeva® (denosumab). Osenvelt® has been approved in Europe to prevent skeletal-related events in adults with advanced malignancies involving bone, and to treat adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumour of bone that is unresectable or where surgical resection is likely to result in severe morbidity.5 Osenvelt® was also filed for regulatory approval with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
About Eydenzelt® (CT-P42, biosimilar aflibercept)
Eydenzelt® (aflibercept) is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor referencing Eylea®. Based on comprehensive data from a Phase III clinical trial confirming therapeutic equivalence to Eylea®3, Eydenzelt® is approved to treat neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO, branch RVO or central RVO), diabetic macular edema (DME) and myopic choroidal neovascularisation (myopic CNV).6 Eydenzelt® was also filed for regulatory approval with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
About Celltrion
Celltrion is a leading biopharmaceutical company that specialises in researching, developing, manufacturing, marketing and sales of innovative therapeutics that improve people's lives worldwide. Celltrion is a pioneer in the biosimilar space, having launched the world's first monoclonal antibody biosimilar. Our global pharmaceutical portfolio addresses a range of therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology, haematology, ophthalmology and endocrinology. Beyond biosimilar products, we are committed to advancing our pipeline with novel drugs to push the boundaries of scientific innovation and deliver quality medicines. For more information, please visit our website www.celltrion.com/en-us and stay updated with our latest news and events on our social media - LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook.
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Trademarks
Stoboclo® and Osenvelt® are registered trademarks of Celltrion Inc.
Prolia® and Xgeva® are registered trademarks of Amgen Inc.
Eydenzelt® is a registered trademark of Celltrion Inc.
Eylea® is a registered trademark of Bayer AG.
References
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1 Sebastian Wolf et al., Long-term efficacy and Safety of CT-P42 compared to Reference Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema: 52-Week Results from the Phase 3 CT-P42 3.1. [EURETINA 2024, Abstract #CA24-2257-8397]. Available at: https://abstracts.euretina.org/2024/ca24-2257-8397/r/recxUD7DqYfFfjC7s [Last accessed February 2025].
2 Sebastian Wolf et al., Biosimilar Candidate CT-P42 in Diabetic Macular Edema: 24-Week Results from a Randomized, Active-Controlled, Phase III Study. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468653024003063 [Last accessed February 2025].
3 Reginster JY et al. Efficacy and safety of candidate biosimilar CT-P41 versus reference denosumab: a double-blind, randomized, active-controlled, Phase 3 trial in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int. 2024 Nov;35(11):1919-1930. doi: 10.1007/s00198-024-07161-x. Epub 2024 Jul 23. PMID: 39042292; PMCID: PMC11499533. Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39042292/ [Last accessed February 2025].
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