Zydus partners with Bioeq for U.S. Commercialisation rights for NUFYMCO®, an Interchangeable Biosimilar to Lucentis®

Bioeq AG ("Bioeq"), a Swiss biopharmaceutical company, and Zydus Lifesciences Limited. ("Zydus"), an innovation-led life-sciences company with an international presence, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Zydus Lifesciences Global FZE, United Arab Emirates has entered into a strategic partnership with Bioeq, for the licensing, supply and commercialization of Bioeq's Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) inhibitor NUFYMCO®, an interchangeable biosimilar of Lucentis®1 (Ranibizumab) for the U.S. market. The Biologics License Application (BLA) for NUFYMCO® has been approved by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) on December 18, 2025. This transaction marks an expansion of Zydus' U.S. biosimilar business, following its recent partnership with Formycon AG for a biosimilar of Keytruda®2 (Pembrolizumab).

Under the terms of this agreement, Bioeq will be responsible for the development, manufacturing, registration and supply of the finished product, while Zydus will be responsible for the commercialisation of NUFYMCO® in the U.S. market.

Speaking on the development, Managing Director of Zydus Lifesciences Limited, Dr. Sharvil P. Patel said, "We are happy to collaborate with Bioeq to bring an interchangeable biosimilar to Lucentis® (Ranibizumab) in the US market. Through this partnership, we will leverage our combined expertise and resources to accelerate organisational growth while ensuring maximum value to patients through an expanded access to affordable ophthalmology care."

Dr. Thiemo Schreiber, Vice President Commercial at Bioeq, stated, "We are excited about the regulatory approval of "NUFYMCO® by USFDA as an interchangeable biosimilar of Lucentis® (Ranibizumab). This latest addition to our portfolio reflects Bioeq's advanced expertise in developing complex biosimilar medicines for highly regulated markets. Our partnership with Zydus will leverage its extensive distribution network and strong sales and marketing capabilities across the US to broaden treatment options for patients. We are committed to delivering high-quality, affordable therapies and look forward to this collaboration tailored to driving innovation and improving healthcare accessibility."

The total addressable market opportunity for biosimilar Ranibizumab in the US is approximately US$210 million as per IQVIA MAT Sep 2025.

Shares of Zydus Lifesciences Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 928.10 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 918.20. The total number of shares traded during the day was 22460 in over 2028 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 932.00 and intraday low of 915.30. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 20758520.00.

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