REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, today announced that it has entered into supply and commercialization agreements with Sandoz covering multiple biosimilar candidates in Canada, and in Australia and New Zealand.
“These agreements with Sandoz further advance Alvotech’s strategy of securing commercial pathways for its biosimilars portfolio across global markets ahead of regulatory approval,” said Róbert Wessman, Chairman. “These partnerships reflect the strength of our integrated development and manufacturing platform and our ability to work with experienced regional partners to expand patient access while maintaining capital discipline.”
In Canada, the agreement covers one biosimilar candidate in ophthalmology supplied as a prefilled syringe for intravitreal injection. In Australia and New Zealand, the agreement encompasses three biosimilar candidates across immunology and gastroenterology, in multiple formulations. Sandoz will lead regulatory filings and commercial activities in the territories in close coordination with Alvotech. The collaboration is intended to support broad patient access following regulatory approvals and market launches across the region.
Under the agreements, Sandoz will be responsible for regulatory submissions, commercialization and distribution in the respective jurisdictions. Alvotech will retain responsibility for development, global clinical activities and manufacturing and will supply finished product to Sandoz under exclusive supply arrangements.
With a strong presence in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Sandoz is committed to helping millions of patients access critical and potentially life-changing biologic medicines sustainably and affordably.
About Alvotech
Alvotech is a biotechnology company, founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide. Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high-quality, cost-effective products and services, enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities. Five biosimilars are already approved and marketed in multiple global markets, including biosimilars to Humira® (adalimumab), Stelara® (ustekinumab), Simponi® (golimumab), Eylea® (aflibercept) and Prolia®/Xgeva® (denosumab). The current development pipeline includes nine disclosed biosimilar candidates aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East. For more information, please visit https://www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website shall be deemed part of this press release.
