Samsung Bioepis reached settlement agreements with Regeneron and Bayer for its aflibercept biosimilar OPUVIZ, enabling U.S. launch in January 2027 and staged international rollout beginning early 2026.
The FDA has approved an expanded label for Sandoz's aflibercept biosimilar Enzeevu to include multiple retinal indications beyond its original approval for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. The product is expected to launch in the US in Q4 2026.
AAV-based gene therapy offers sustained intraocular delivery of anti-angiogenic agents with a single treatment for neovascular AMD, with leading clinical candidates including RGX-314, ADVM-022, 4D-150, and NG101.