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Biocon Biologics has received USFDA approval for Jobevne, a bevacizumab biosimilar used in cancer treatment. With US sales of bevacizumab reaching $2 billion in 2023, this approval expands Biocon’s oncology portfolio amid a competitive biosimilar market.
Biocon Ltd.’s subsidiary, Biocon Biologics, has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its cancer therapy drug Jobevne. This new biosimilar of bevacizumab is approved for intravenous use in the treatment of multiple types of cancer. The approval adds another high-value asset to Biocon Biologics' oncology product line in the US, alongside Ogivri and Fulphila. Jobevne targets vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), cutting off blood supply to tumours by inhibiting angiogenesis—a clinically proven mechanism in cancer therapy.
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Biocon Biologics secures USFDA approval for Jobevne (bevacizumab biosimilar)
Jobevne becomes the seventh biosimilar from Biocon Biologics approved in the US
Adds to existing oncology portfolio in the US, including Ogivri and Fulphila
Bevacizumab biosimilars generated $2 billion in US sales in 2023
Biocon also markets bevacizumab in Europe and Canada under the name Abevmy
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The USFDA nod for Jobevne strengthens Biocon Biologics' presence in the world’s largest pharmaceutical market. This milestone follows the company’s earlier launches of Ogivri (trastuzumab) and Fulphila (pegfilgrastim) in the oncology space. Jobevne’s approval allows Biocon Biologics to compete with major bevacizumab biosimilar producers in the US, such as Amgen, Amneal, Pfizer, and Celltrion. Given that US sales for bevacizumab alone touched nearly $2 billion last year, the entry of Jobevne positions the company favourably in a high-value, competitive market.
Drug Name | Reference Product | Use Case | Year of Approval |
Jobevne | Avastin | Cancer treatment | 2024 |
Ogivri | Herceptin | Breast cancer | 2017 |
Fulphila | Neulasta | Chemotherapy support | 2018 |
Despite the regulatory breakthrough, Biocon Ltd. share price ended Wednesday’s trading session lower at Rs.305.6, down 5.18%. So far in 2025, Biocon Ltd. share price has declined by 17.14%, reflecting broader market volatility and sectoral shifts. However, the latest approval is expected to lend long-term strength to Biocon Ltd. share price, as the oncology segment becomes a key revenue contributor in global markets.
With the USFDA approval of Jobevne, Biocon Biologics continues to enhance its oncology footprint in major global markets. The addition of this bevacizumab biosimilar reflects the company’s focus on expanding its pipeline of high-demand biologics. As oncology biosimilars gain traction, this regulatory success could help drive future revenue and reinforce Biocon Ltd. share price stability amid ongoing market movements.
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