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Ponlimsi approved as Prolia biosimilar
- Sponsor
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. $TEVA
- Drug
- Ponlimsi · denosumab-adet
- Indication
- osteoporosis
FDA cleared Ponlimsi (denosumab-adet) as a biosimilar to Prolia for osteoporosis treatment.
What this means
Ponlimsi is a biosimilar version of Prolia, a bone-strengthening antibody that works by blocking a protein that breaks down bone tissue. The FDA approved Ponlimsi as a lower-cost alternative for treating osteoporosis, matching Prolia's safety and effectiveness. This could expand access to osteoporosis treatment for more patients while potentially reducing healthcare costs through competition.