Amneal Launches Third Biosimilar with FYLNETRA™ (pegfilgrastim-pbbk) in the United States

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May 16, 2023

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: AMRX) (“Amneal” or the “Company”) today announced the commercial launch of FYLNETRA™ (pegfilgrastim-pbbk), a biosimilar referencing Neulasta® in a pre-filled single-dose syringe. FYLNETRA™ is used to treat neutropenia (low neutrophils which are a type of white blood cells that fight infection) which is commonly experienced by patients undergoing chemotherapy. This product was developed in collaboration with Kashiv Biosciences, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois. The J-Code (Q5130) from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for FYLNETRA™ has been approved and is active.