In a major win for Indian pharma, Aurobindo Pharma has received approval from the UK鈥檚 MHRA for its biosimilar drug Zefylti, a version of filgrastim. This drug is used to treat neutropenia 鈥 a condition where chemotherapy patients lose too many white blood cells, making them vulnerable to infections.
Why This Approval Matters
Zefylti is a biosimilar, meaning it mimics a well-known biologic drug (in this case, Neupogen by Amgen) but at a more affordable price. Getting approved in a regulated market like the UK is a big deal 鈥 it signals quality, opens doors across Europe, and boosts Aurobindo鈥檚 credibility.
What鈥檚 the Market Like?
The global biosimilar market is booming. With many blockbuster biologics going off-patent, there鈥檚 a rush to capture this space. Biosimilars like Zefylti are in demand for being:
For Aurobindo, this means more revenue from regulated markets 鈥 and less dependence on the low-margin US generics space.
What鈥檚 Next for Aurobindo?
This approval is part of a larger game plan. The company is building a biosimilar portfolio that includes drugs for oncology, immunology, and rare diseases. Zefylti is the first in a series, and more are expected to follow in FY26鈥揊Y27.
It also helps Aurobindo transition from being a generic drug giant to a global player in complex, high-value medicines 鈥 exactly the kind of pivot that Indian pharma needs right now.
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