Global pharma major, Lupin Limited announced that they have entered into an distribution and marketing agreement with Biomm SA in Brazil.

Under the terms of agreement, Biomm will distribute and market biosimilar pegfilgrastim in Brazil.

Lupin had earlier received the US FDA acceptance of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for its proposed biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) through a filing using the 351(k) pathway.

Pegfilgrastim is indicated to reduce the duration of neutropenia and the incidence of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving chemotherapy.