On 27 June 2024, Korea Biomedical Review reported that Samsung Bioepis intends to launch its ustekinumab biosimilar Epyztek™ in Korea in July 2024. The product will be supplied at a 40% discount to J&J’s Stelara® (ustekinumab).
Celltrion’s Steqeyma (CT-P43), biosimilar to J&J’s Stelara® (ustekinumab) was approved by the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for all Stelara® indications earlier this month. No launch date for Steqeyma has been announced to date.