Celltrion Expands US Immunology Portfolio With AVTOZMA Subcutaneous Tocilizumab Biosimilar

17 March 2026 | Tuesday | News


Newly Available SC Formulation Adds Treatment Flexibility For Rheumatoid Arthritis And Other Inflammatory Diseases While Strengthening Access To Tocilizumab Biosimilars In The United States

  • AVTOZMA® (tocilizumab-anoh) is among the first wave of tocilizumab biosimilars with both intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SC) formulations approved and commercially available in the United States
  • The launch of AVTOZMA SC further diversifies Celltrion's immunology portfolio beyond TNF-alpha and IL-12/23 inhibitors providing a broader range of treatment solutions for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

Celltrion, Inc.  announced that AVTOZMA® (tocilizumab-anoh) subcutaneous (SC) formulation is now commercially available to patients in the United States.

 

With this launch, Celltrion's AVTOZMA becomes one of the first tocilizumab biosimilars to have both an intravenous (IV) and a SC formulation approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and available on the U.S. market.

"The introduction of AVTOZMA SC is a pivotal moment for Celltrion, underscoring our dedication to delivering effective, accessible and user-friendly therapies for patients with chronic inflammatory diseases," said Thomas Nusbickel, Chief Commercial Officer of Celltrion USA. "By offering both IV and SC formulations, we aim to provide patients and healthcare professionals with greater flexibility in treatment decisions, while continuing to broaden our immunology portfolio with therapies that address diverse inflammatory pathways."

The SC formulation of AVTOZMA is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant cell arteritis (GCA), polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (PJIA) and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA). AVTOZMA SC is available in a 162 mg/0.9 mL solution for injection in a single-dose prefilled syringe or a single-dose prefilled autoinjector, allowing patients the flexibility and convenience of administering their treatment at home. [1]

Celltrion provides support to U.S. patients prescribed AVTOZMA through its patient support program, Celltrion CONNECT™. Celltrion CONNECT™ offers tailored support to its patients and caregivers with a full range of services including injection training, reimbursement assistance and educational resources to patients and healthcare professionals.

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