Japan Biosimilar- Active Players In Quest of a Specialty & Niche BS space
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
* Biosimilars (BS) – One of the key weapons for Government to curb healthcare cost in Japan
* Uptake of Filgrastim and Lantus BS in Japan - Better than Small molecule generics—Key reasons
* A slow start of Remicade BS “NK”- Will it change in near term or take time?
* “Abenomics” initiatives to Promote BS use- How will it change the current scenario?
* BS use must to curb healthcare cost- A forward Pressure on “Chukiyo”?- Japan early than US in approving “mAb” biosimilar- at What Price?
* Upcoming next opportunities in biosimilar space in Japan beyond key Onco/RA drugs and Post 2020…
* Licensing activities in biosimilar space in Japan-
* Current Status of pipeline of Each Active company in the BS space: What is in and what is left? Are some still in the dilemma of entering the BS space?? Most of the companies have cherry picked couple of biologics from the full basket
* Launch timeline and Our view on Each potential key opportunity in Biosimilar space in Japan based on
* Regulatory/Development investment - JP dosage strength of originator vs. US dosage strength of Originator
* JP Market size and Reimbursement/NHI Price of Originator
* Expected no. of players in the biosimilar space in Japan, Innovator strategy in Japan, Re-examination period expiry
* Key challenges for each biosimilar opportunity in Japan
* Niche BS opportunities in Japan
* Factors driving biosimilar penetration in Japan – Government incentives to prescribe “BS” is key.
* JP specific factor-Use in DPC hospitals
* Reimbursement under high cost medical care Government benefit programme.
Price difference for small molecule generic use vs. biologic - how big role it will play for biosimilar penetration?
* Therapy Specific Factor-Acute vs. Chronic/ Pediatric vs. Adult
Support therapy vs. treatment therapy Physician experience of using class of therapy drugs…
Launched Biosimilars In Japan:
Filgrastim (Gran) Bs:
Filgrastim biosimilar Japan - Neutropenia Market dynamics, Intensified Competition in Filgrastim Biosimilar Space?
* Launch of Pegfilgrastim by KHK in Japan- How will it impact market dynamics for Filgrastim biosimilar?
Dosage Strength: Comparison of each available BS vs. GRAN (Originator) – Does one need the photocopy of a JP originator product to get approval - A Myth?
What type of Bridging study was done by Sandoz for JP approval of its Ex-Japan approved Filgrastim BS?
* Insight From The Clinical Studies Submitted For Regulatory Approval Of Gran Bs
* Dosage strength comparison of Filgrastim BS vs. GRAN BS-
* Regulatory studies submitted for “Made in Japan” vs. “ Made for Japan” GRAN BS Teva/NK’s GRAN BS Fuji Pharma/Mochida GRAN BS Sandoz/Sawai GRAN BS
* NHI reimbursement pricing – Trends for GRAN biosimilar
% price cut to Originator- Impact on NHI reimbursement price to biosimilar
For Sandoz, Late entry did not result in any NHI reimbursement price disadvantage???-Implications Observed Impact Post two years of Launch in Crowded Filgrastim BS market-
* Estimated volume share vs. Gran - Same as the best-selling generic small molecule penetration in Japan….
* Impact of “Made & Tested in Japan” vs. “Imported by Japan” on Filgrastim BS market share dynamics post two years of launch
* G-Lasta launch and uptake impact on Filgrastim BS market
Remicade Biosimilar:
Slow Uptake Post One Year In Market But Switch Data And Expected Government Incentives For Bs Use Will Change Picture In Next Two-Three Years
* Findings from JP approval of First complex mAb - Remicade biosimilar in Japan
* Extrapolation of Indication expansion- possible or not? What studies needed/submitted?
* Details of clinical studies submitted for Remicade biosimilar “NK” approval
* PMS studies and label of Remicade BS
* NHI reimbursement price to Remicade biosimilar-
* Role of JP clinical studies
* Originator NHI Price cut in Next NHI price revision (April-2016)
Remicade Biosimilar Japan Market Dynamics- Role Of Phiii Study In Respective Indications- Only Ra study carried out
* Remicade use in hospitals
* Remicade use in DPC hospitals
* Remicade biosimilar use may reduce working capital of hospitals to some extent
* Co-pay needed for Remicade treatment in Japan- High cost healthcare reimbursement benefit has a key role to play- Reforms under discussion-April-2016 price revision may change current co-pay benefit dynamics
* Competitive landscape of Remicade biosimilar-
* Nippon Kayaku’s entry in RA market
* Nichi-Iko’s late entry
Lantus Biosimilar- Japan Perspective Early Uptake Of Lly Bs Encouraging- Fujifilm Lantus Bs- The first Insulin “Made in Japan” on the way…
* Regulatory studies submitted for Lantus BS approval in Japan- Only one Ph 3 study included JP patients, else all studies on Foreign patients submitted for approval.
* NHI reimbursement pricing of Lantus BS in Japan
* Early uptake encouraging and better than EU- Probable reasons??
* Competitive Landscape in Japan
* Change in Market dynamics of Lantus in Japan- DPC use of Lantus.
Lessons From Other Launched Biogenerics Progress In Japan Since 2009 & Other Potential Niche Bs Opportunities
* Launched biosimilar in Japan- Uptake Varies per Therapy area
* Growth Hormone - Erythropoietin (EPO) - Uptake vs. which opportunity poised best for highest penetration?
* EPO- DO market forces allow this biosimilar market to grow like EU??
* Japan – Anemia market Dynamics- Trend of market share of key EPO in 2014
Autoimmune And Oncology Biosimilars: Jp Specific Opportunity Other Than Key Complex Mab
Autoimmune Biosimilars: Ra Market – Share Of Key Ra Mab Differ In Japan Vs. Ww Market
Enbrel BS – Next opportunity in RA space after Remicade
Humira -a limited no of players in Japan? - Probable Reasons
Actemra and Cimzia- Opportunities beyond 2020 and more attractive?
Patent expiry (Indication wise JP patents, Reexamination period expiry) and Competitive Landscape of Autoimmune biosimilar in Japan- Market dynamics will be different for Remicade/Humira/Enbrel biosimilar despite targeting similar key markets
Oncology Biosimilar In Japan - Herceptin Followed By Avastin Will Be The First In The Market
* Herceptin Biosimilar- CLEOPATRA success and MARINE failure makes it an interesting opportunity- A Next mAb opportunity to watch out for in Japan
* Big Oncology Focused Japanese Pharma Giants- DO they follow AZN type of product specific BS deal- to strengthen their Oncology NCE franchisee?
Patent expiry (Indication wise JP patents, Reexamination period expiry) and Competitive
Landscape of Oncology biosimilar in Japan- Era starts with Expected launch of Herceptin biosimilar in 2016/2017in Japan
Other Niche Opportunities In Autoimmune Therapy Area
Regulatory Approval Requirement For Complex Mab Biosimilar In Japan
* Japan biosimilar Regulatory Guidelines: Key Take away
JP Requirement: Reference Product, Interchangeability/Substitution, Pharmacovigilance
JP Requirement: PMS for Biosimilar
* Somatropin BS
* Epoetin Alfa BS
* Filgrastim
* Remicade
Label for biosimilar in Japan
Licensing/Consolidation Activities In Biosimilar Space In Japan-
Current Status of pipeline of Each Active Company in BS space:
What is in and what is left?
Some are still in a dilemma whether to enter?
Most of the companies have cherry picked couple of biologics from a full basket
In place for most of the JP Innovator + GE companies- Local GE companies still under dilemma of entering
* JP specific hurdles and drivers-
* Govt. measures to increase use of generics comes under high cost medical care benefit system- What to expect in next scheduled NHI price revision???
* DPC hospitals- Changing scenario
Companies Covered: Select Japanese Companies Active In The Biogenerics Space
JCR Pharmaceuticals: A Pioneer in Space with Healthy Partners. Now thrives in Regenerative Medicine (Table 29,30)
Meiji Seika Pharma (MSP) – Trastuzumab Race- May not be the first one (Table 31)
Fuji Film - Kyowa Kirin Biologics (FF-KKH) - Looking beyond Domestic Opportunities, First step in that direction by FKB238 JV with Astrazeneca (Table 32)
Nichi-Iko - Aspiring to Capture Overseas Markets As Well, Plans to file Remicade BS in US in 2018 (Table 33)
Mochida: Now Equipped with Full Basket for Being a Top Biosimilar Player in Japan (Table 34)
Nipro Pharma: Not Much Development Following First Success
Yoshindo: A ‘Three Step’ Approach to Build a ‘Bio Company’
Nippon Kayaku - Pioneering ‘New Age’ Of Biosimilars by First launching Remicade BS in Japan- A slow start but situation will change soon (Table 35)
Mitsubishi Tanabe: Late Entrant But With Many Strengths
Sawai: Intends to Establish Sales team in Biosimilar Field in next few years
Towa: May Venture in the Biosimilar Space in near term
Daiichi Sankyo - Premium Generics Business. Will Prioritize Biosimilars- Ph III for Enbrel BS started in 2014
UMN Pharma - Transforming Vaccines Heritage into New Generation Biologics but NO major progress in recent past
Kissei: Focus to be a Niche Player in BS space
Kyowa Hakko Kirin: Gearing up for Bigger Pie- AZN JV is the first step
Aska Pharmaceuticals - Barriers to Gain from Partner’s Pipeline
Toyobo Biologics - Eying Biosimilars CMO Business
Gene Techno Science- JP Rising star in biosimilar and biobetter space (Table 36)
Fuji Pharma- Dynamic Specialty Pharma Focusing on Biosimilars
Itochu Chemical Frontier- A trading house with New role in Biosimilar value chain
MGC Pharma- A Bio-pharmaceutical CMO
Annexure:
Annexure-1: Active companies in biosimilar Space in Japan -Domestic JP Cos, Foreign Companies in Japan
Annexure-2: Year wise Partnership in Biosimilar Space in Japan
Annexure-3: Biosimilar Guidelines Adopted by Various Countries
List of Tables
Table 1: Originator JP Dosage strength, Launch timeline and our view on each Potential biosimilar opportunity, Key players, and Key challenges
Table 2: Other Key JP Specific opportunities in Complex Mab biosimilar area
Table 3: Opening Opportunities in Biosimilar Space in Japan
Table 4: Japanese Companies in the Biosimilar Space
Table 5: Local vs. Overseas Clinical Studies Submitted for JP approval by each BS player
Table 6: Mochida- Filgrastim BS studies submitted for Approval
Table 7: Nippon Kayaku- Filgrastim BS studies submitted for Approval
Table 8: Sandoz- JP Filgrastim BS – same as US dosage strength- Studies submitted for JP approval
Table 9: NHI REIMBURSEMENT pricing trend of GRAN, FILGRASTM BS and G-LASTA
Table 10: FILGRASTIM BS – Competitive landscape – Market strategy of each player
Table 11: Sales Trend of Filgrastim BS/GRAN/G-LASTA
Table 12: Clinical development of Remicade biosimilar – Clinical studies data submitted for JP approval
Table 13: Clinical Data Comparison of CT-P13 vs. INX in RA
Table 14: Lantus, Lantus XR and Insulin Glargine “BS”- Dosage Strength/NHI Price
Table 15: Lantus BS Estimated Volume share in Japan/EU market post Launch
Table 16: Clinical studies submitted for Lantus BS approval in Japan
Table 17: Other Key Biosimilar Opportunities in Insulin area in Japan
Table 18: Launched biosimilar in Japan- Uptake Varies per Therapy Area
Table 19: Anemia Market- Market share and sales of Erythropoietin
Table 20: Niche opportunities other than complex mAb
Table 21: RA Biologics sales Trend Japan 2010-2014
Table 22: Other Niche Opportunities in Onco/Autoimmune therapy area
Table 23: Japan IP landscape of Key biosimilars focusing on autoimmune Disease
Table 24: Japan competitive landscape of key biosimilars focusing on autoimmune disease
Table 25: Japan IP landscape of key biosimilars focusing on oncology disease
Table 26: Japan competitive landscape of key biosimilars focusing on oncology disease
Table 27: Co-pay Slabs in Japan
Table 28: Revised Pricing of key biologics in Japan
Table 29: JCR Pharmaceuticals: A Pioneer in Space with Healthy Partners. Now thrives in Regenerative Medicine
Table 30: Meiji Seika Pharma (MSP) – Trastuzumab Race- May not be the first one
Table 31: Fuji Film - Kyowa Kirin Biologics (FF-KKH) - Looking beyond Domestic Opportunities, First step in that direction by FKB238 JV with Astrazeneca
Table 32: Nichi-Iko - Aspiring to Capture Overseas Markets As Well, Plans to file Remicade BS in US in 2018
Table 33: Mochida: Now Equipped with Full Basket for Being a Top Biosimilar Player in Japan
Table 34: Nipro Pharma: Not Much Development Following First Success Yoshindo: A ‘Three Step’ Approach to Build a ‘Bio Company’ Nippon Kayaku - Pioneering ‘New Age’ Of Biosimilars by First launching Remicade BS in Japan- A slow start but situation will change soon
Table 35: Mitsubishi Tanabe: Late Entrant But With Many Strengths
Table 36: Sawai: Intends to Establish Sales team in Biosimilar Field in next few years
Table 37: Towa: May Venture in the Biosimilar Space in near term
Table 38: Daiichi Sankyo - Premium Generics Business. Will Prioritize Biosimilars- Ph III for Enbrel BS started in 2014
Table 39: UMN Pharma - Transforming Vaccines Heritage into New Generation Biologics but No major progress in recent past
Table 40: Kissei: Focus to be a Niche Player in BS space
Table 41: TaKyowa Hakko Kirin: Gearing up for Bigger Pie- AZN JV is the first step
Table 42: Aska Pharmaceuticals - Barriers to Gain from Partner’s Pipeline
Table 43: Toyobo Biologics - Eying Biosimilars CMO Business
Table 44: Gene Techno Science- JP Rising star in biosimilar and biobetter space
Table 45: Fuji Pharma- Dynamic Specialty Pharma Focusing on Biosimilars Itochu Chemical Frontier- A trading house with New role in Biosimilar value chain MGC Pharma- A Bio-pharmaceutical CMO
List of Charts
Chart 1 : Neutropenia Market Dynamics Change in Last One Year
Chart 2: Japan Neutropenia Market – Market share of each key player
Chart 3: Volume share trends of GRAN and Filgrastim BS
Chart 4: Japan Anemia market- Trends of Market share of each player
Chart 5: Japan Anemia market – 12 month cumulative market share Partners. Now thrives in Regenerative Medicine
Chart 6: RA biologics Market share
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