An important benefit for patients is its price for each therapy cycle, which is comparatively lower than the existing options.Commenting on the launch, Mr. Rakesh Bamzai, President, India and Emerging Markets said, “Advancements in research and development have made it possible to deliver better therapy outcomes that improve the quality of patient lives and expand access to treatment options. ABEVMY® is the second biosimilar that Mylan has launched to help improve affordability and access to essential oncology treatments in India. We’re proud to bring this product to market and remain deeply committed to serving this patient community through the introduction of biosimilars.” According to data from the Indian Council of Medical Research, 1.45 million new cases of cancer in the country were reported in 2016. This figure is estimated to increase by approximately 1.73 million new cases annually by 2020. Mylan’s oncology portfolio in India includes cytotoxic and targeted oncology therapies for common types of cancer
