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Biocon Limited's wholly-owned subsidiary, Biocon Biologics Limited, has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for its Pertuzumab biosimilar, Pebrilzo, for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer in Europe.
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Biocon Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated September 21, 2026, titled "Biocon s Pertuzumab Becomes First Biosimilar to Secure EMA CHMP Approval Recommendation Under New Tailored Clinical Approach".
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Biocon Limited
20th KM, Hosur Road
Electronic City
Bangalore 560 100, India
T 91 80 2808 2808
F 91 80 2852 3423
CIN : L24234KA1978PLC003417
www.biocon.com
Email: co.secretary@biocon.com
BIO/SECL/TG/2026-27/67
September 21, 2026
To To
The Manager, The Manager,
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Department of Corporate Services Corporate Communication Department
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Exchange Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex
Dalal Street, Mumbai – 400 001 Mumbai – 400 051
Scrip Code - 532523 Scrip Symbol - BIOCON
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Subject: Press Release
Please find enclosed the press release titled “Biocon’s Pertuzumab Becomes First Biosimilar to Secure EMA
CHMP Approval Recommendation Under New Tailored Clinical Approach”.
The above information will also be available on the website of the Company at www.biocon.com.
Kindly take the same on record and acknowledge.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
For Biocon Limited
Rajesh U. Shanoy
Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
M. No.: ACS 16328
Encl: Press Release
PRESS RELEASE
Biocon’s Pertuzumab Becomes First Biosimilar to Secure EMA CHMP
Approval Recommendation Under New Tailored Clinical Approach
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, September 21, 2026
Biocon Biologics Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Biocon Limited (BSE code: 532523,
NSE: BIOCON), today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
(CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a positive opinion recommending
the granting of a marketing authorisation to its Pertuzumab biosimilar as 420 mg concentrate
solution for infusion, under the brand name Pebrilzo®, for the treatment of HER2-positive
breast cancer across multiple disease stages.
The positive opinion follows the review of the marketing authorization application submitted by
Biocon Biologics Ireland Limited (formerly Biosimilar Collaborations Ireland Limited), an
indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Biocon Biologics Limited.
Shreehas Tambe, CEO & Managing Director, Biocon, said: “The positive CHMP opinion for
our Pertuzumab biosimilar marks an important step toward expanding access to biologic
therapies for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer in Europe. As the first monoclonal
antibody biosimilar to receive a positive CHMP opinion under EMA's tailored clinical
development approach, it reflects an important milestone in the evolution of biosimilar
science and greater regulatory confidence on advanced analytical and clinical pharmacology
evidence to establish biosimilarity.”
The European Commission will now proceed with the final review of the application and issue
its decision. Following a positive decision, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)
will be available in all official European Union languages, while the European Public
Assessment Report (EPAR) will be published on the EMA website in the weeks following the
decision.
Until marketing authorisation is granted by the European Commission, the product is not
authorised for use in the European Union.
About the Product:
Pebrilzo® is a biosimilar medicinal product and the active substance is Pertuzumab,
a monoclonal antibody that binds with high affinity and specificity to the human epidermal
growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), inhibiting the proliferation of tumour cells that overexpress
HER2.
It is indicated for use in combination with Trastuzumab and chemotherapy in the neoadjuvant
treatment of adult patients with HER2-positive, locally advanced, inflammatory, or early-stage
breast cancer at high risk of recurrence, as well as in the adjuvant treatment of adult patients
with HER2-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence.
In addition, it is indicated for use in combination with Trastuzumab and Docetaxel in adult
patients with HER2 positive metastatic or locally recurrent unresectable breast cancer, who
have not received previous anti-HER2 therapy or chemotherapy for their metastatic disease.
Extensive orthogonal, state-of-the-art structural and functional analytical characterization,
together with comparative clinical pharmacokinetic data, demonstrated that Pebrilzo®, a
Pertuzumab biosimilar, is highly similar to the reference biologic, with no clinically meaningful
differences in quality, safety, or efficacy.
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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Rumman Ahmed Prashant Nair
Head – External Communications, Biocon Head – Investor Relations, Biocon
+91 98451 04173 +91 98200 95476
rumman.ahmed@biocon.com Prashant.nair@biocon.com
Gabriella Papale
Communications Lead Europe, Biocon
gabriella.papale@biocon.com