Hi everyone, I have previously written about CDMOs, which play an important role in the pharmaceutical industry. These organizations provide comprehensive services ranging from drug development to manufacturing. They allow pharmaceutical companies to outsource their manufacturing capabilities and focus on their core competencies. In this context, I would like to give some examples of CDMOs and also talk about biosimilars, in particular Formycon $FYB (+0,16%) a German company that is active in this area. I learned about Formycon through @cashwithhead who shared interesting insights about them.
Some examples of CDMO companies are:
- Lonza Group: a leading Swiss company specializing in biologics and small molecules.
- Catalent: Based in the USA, Catalent focuses on drug delivery technologies.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: This company provides comprehensive CDMO services and generates significant revenues in its business areas.
Biosimilars are biological medical products that are highly similar to already approved reference products and differ only in minor clinically inactive components. They are developed to offer similar efficacy and safety profiles, possibly at a lower cost.
An example of a biosimilar company is Formycon AG, a German company. Formycon is a major developer of biosimilars and focuses on the entire life cycle from development to regulatory approval. The company is known for its innovative approaches to creating biosimilar therapies.
Another example would be Biogen, which is active in the field of biosimilars. Biogen recently launched TOFIDENCE (tocilizumab-bavi), a biosimilar that references Actemra. TOFIDENCE was the first FDA-approved tocilizumab biosimilar in the U.S. and offers patients a more cost-effective treatment option for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Other global market leaders in biosimilars include:
- Novartis AG
- Pfizer Inc.
- Amgen Inc.
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Did you already know that? I have to be honest and say that I didn't know. I hope I can offer you some added value with this article and broaden your horizons a little. Do you have any of the stocks mentioned in your portfolio?
Yours, Hani 🤗