Press Releases for South Korea

Samsung Bioepis Enters the European Biopharmaceutical Market with Benepali®, the First Fusion Protein Biosimilar Approved by the European Commission

Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced the European Commission’s (EC) approval of Benepali® – a biosimilar referencing Enbrel® (etanercept), also known as SB4 – for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis (ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis) and plaque psoriasis. The EC approval follows a positive opinion on Benepali® by the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), which was announced on November 20, 2015.

Mat Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, South Korea

The Estée Lauder Companies Completes Investment in Dr. Jart+

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) announced today that it has completed its investment in Have & Be Co. Ltd., the South Korean company behind skin care brands Dr. Jart+ and Do The Right Thing. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Launched online in 2005 by ChinWook Lee, Dr. Jart+ is a Seoul-based, global high-growth skin care brand featuring quality and innovative products designed to address specific skin care needs. The brand’s unique fusion of dermatological science and art – as reflected in the brand name, which is inspired by the phrase “Doctor Joins Art” – appeals to a broad range of consumers, especially millennials. Dr. Jart+ is sold in many countries around the world, primarily in Asia and the United States, through various department stores, specialty-multi and e-commerce channels including Sephora.

Mat Asia Pacific, Canada, North America, South Korea, United States

Samsung Bioepis’ RENFLEXIS® Infliximab Biosimilar Receives Regulatory Approval in Korea

Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has approved RENFLEXIS® – a biosimilar version of Remicade® (infliximab), also known as SB2 – for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, pediatric Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pediatric ulcerative colitis, psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis. This marks the second regulatory approval for Samsung Bioepis in Korea. The MFDS approved in September 2015 Samsung Bioepis’ BRENZYS®, a biosimilar version of Enbrel® (etanercept), also known as SB4.

Mat Asia Pacific, Canada, North America, South Korea