Meitheal Pharmaceuticals can begin preparations for a seminal moment, the firm’s first marketed US biosimilar, as it snapped up rights to Humira rival Yusimry from Coherus BioSciences.

New guidance suggests that switching studies will no longer be expected as standard to support determinations of biosimilar interchangeability; instead, analytical and clinical data may suffice.

Lupin has selected a CEO to lead its fresh API CDMO business venture, while the UK’s off-patent group BGMA has appointed a new vice-chair. Meanwhile, ChemWerth has welcomed a familiar face as its new president and Coherus has elected a new board member with a focus on immuno-oncology.

Coherus BioSciences feels its bearing and clout in the US pegfilgrastim market will stand it in good stead as other players scrabble to compete on the more lucrative formulations of Amgen’s Neulasta.