FDA Approves Ranibizumab-leyk Biosimilar (NUFYMCO)
Summary
The FDA has approved the Biologic License Application (BLA) 761473 for NUFYMCO (ranibizumab-leyk) from FORMYCON AG. This approval marks the addition of a new biosimilar product to the market.
What changed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Biologic License Application (BLA) 761473 for NUFYMCO (ranibizumab-leyk) submitted by FORMYCON AG. The approval covers two strengths of the injectable drug: 6mg/mL and 10mg/mL. This action signifies the FDA's authorization for this new biosimilar product to be marketed in the United States.
This approval is an informational notice regarding a new drug product. While it does not impose immediate new compliance obligations on most entities, pharmaceutical companies and drug manufacturers should be aware of this new market entrant. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties are associated with this approval notice itself.
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Biologic License Application (BLA): 761473
Company: FORMYCON AG
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Products on BLA 761473
| Drug Name | Active Ingredients | Strength | Dosage Form/Route | Marketing Status | TE Code | RLD | RS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NUFYMCO | RANIBIZUMAB-LEYK | 6MG/ML | INJECTION | Prescription | None | No | No |
| NUFYMCO | RANIBIZUMAB-LEYK | 10MG/ML | INJECTION | Prescription | None | No | No |
Approval Date(s) and History, Letters, Labels, Reviews for BLA 761473
Original Approvals or Tentative Approvals
| Action Date | Submission | Action Type | Submission Classification | Review Priority; Orphan Status | Letters, Reviews, Labels, Patient Package Insert | Notes | Url |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12/18/2025 | ORIG-1 | Approval | | N/A | Letter (PDF) | Label is not available on this site. | https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/appletter/2025/761473Orig1s000ltr.pdf |
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