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Home » Pfenex races to finish line with $342M Hospira deal for Lucentis biosimilar
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Pfenex races to finish line with $342M Hospira deal for Lucentis biosimilar

Feb. 11, 2015
By Marie Powers
Days after the FDA approved the blockbuster Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) in a fourth indication – diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) – up-and-comer Pfenex Inc. inked a deal with global giant Hospira Inc. to advance its biosimilar competitor, PF582.
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