CVS Health is partnering with drugmaker Sandoz to produce a near identical version of the blockbuster arthritis treatment Humira that will sell for 80% below the price of the brand-named drug.
The move is part of the company's new venture focused on securing, and in some cases co-producing, biosimilar drugs, which are the equivalent of generic versions of complex gene or protein-based therapies known as biologics.
CVS is already one of the leading players when it comes to sourcing generic drugs through Red Oak, its joint venture with Cardinal Health .
Abbvie reported more than $4 billion in Humira sales in its most recent quarter, which was slightly better than expected.
Correction: CVS Health subsidiary Cordavis will partner with Sandoz on biosimilar drugs.
Persons:
drugmaker Sandoz, We've, it'll, Prem Shah, drugmaker, Amgen's Amjevita, Murdo Gordon, Abbvie, Cuban's, John Ransom, Raymond James, Ransom, Sandoz
Organizations:
CVS Health, CVS, Cardinal Health, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Sandoz, Novartis, FDA, Blue, Drug Company, Amazon Pharmacy
Locations:
U.S, Red, California