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Bosaya™ and Vevzuo™ (both denosumab products) now approved by Health Canada
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Potential benefit to more than 2 million adults with osteoporosis and hundreds of patients annually with bone metastasis, a common complication of advanced cancer
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada and BENGALURU, Karnataka, India: April 21, 2026
Biocon Limited (BSE: 532523; NSE: BIOCON), an innovation‑led global biopharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for Bosaya™ (denosumab), a biosimilar to Prolia®, and Vezuo™ (denosumab), a biosimilar to Xgeva®, on April 3, 2026. Both biosimilars were approved in the most common presentations: BOSAYA, as a 60 mg/mL injection for subcutaneous use in a prefilled syringe; and VEVZUO, as a 120 mg/1.7 mL (70 mg/mL) injection for subcutaneous use in a single-dose vial.
Denosumab products play a key role in bone health by increasing bone mass and treating osteoporosis, as well as bone complications associated with cancer.
Shreehas Tambe, CEO & Managing Director, Biocon Ltd., said, “Health Canada’s approval of BOSAYA and VEVZUO marks another important milestone for Biocon as we continue to expand access to high‑quality biosimilars in key global markets. This approval reflects our strong scientific and regulatory capabilities and reinforces our commitment to patients living with osteoporosis and cancer‑related bone conditions, while further strengthening our portfolio of affordable biologic therapies across immunology and oncology.”
BOSAYA is approved for the treatment:
VEVZUO is approved for the treatment of:
The approval is based on a comprehensive package of analytical, nonclinical, and clinical data, demonstrating that BOSAYA and VEVZUO are highly similar to PROLIA and XGEVA, respectively, with no clinically meaningful differences in quality, safety, or efficacy.
About BOSAYA and VEVZUO:
Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody that targets and binds to Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor Kappa-B Ligand (RANKL). RANKL is essential for the formation, function, and survival of osteoclasts, the cells responsible for bone resorption. By blocking RANKL, denosumab reduces bone breakdown, increasing bone mass and strength.
About BOSAYA (denosumab)
Warnings and Precautions:
About VEVZUO (denosumab)
Warnings and Precautions:
Please refer to full Product Monograph for BOSAYA and VEVZUO for more information.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Biocon at 1-833-986-1468.
About Biocon Limited
Biocon Limited (BSE: 532523, NSE: BIOCON) is a global biopharmaceutical company driven by its purpose to provide affordable, life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Biocon addresses some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges across chronic and non-communicable diseases by offering both biosimilars and generics at scale across geographies. Through this diversified portfolio, Biocon focuses on areas of high unmet need, spanning key therapy areas including diabetes, oncology, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, immunology, ophthalmology, and bone health. The Company has pioneered several industry firsts that have helped shape the global biosimilars landscape. To date, the company has commercialized 12 biosimilar products and 30+ generic formulations globally. It has robust research and development pipeline of 20+ biosimilar assets, as well as GLP-1 peptides and other complex generics. With an integrated lab-to-patient model, Biocon brings together research and development, manufacturing, and commercial capabilities to ensure reliable and scalable supply of medicines. The company operates in more than 120 countries, supported by seven manufacturing sites, three R&D sites, 18 offices worldwide, and a workforce of over 9,500 employees. Biocon has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026 for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring its commitment to sustainable and responsible growth. Website: www.biocon.com Follow us on X: @bioconlimited LinkedIn: Biocon
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