Alvotech (ALVO), Kashiv Biosciences, and Advanz Pharma said Wednesday that the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has accepted the marketing application for AVT23, a proposed biosimilar to Xolair.
Xolair is indicated for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis, the companies said.
Alvotech and Advanz Pharma have a commercialization agreement for AVT23, while Alvotech and Kashiv have a licensing agreement for AVT23, according to the statement.