Polpharma Biologics Partners with Libbs to Bring a New Autoimmune Biosimilar to Brazil
The Brazilian biosimilars market is accelerating fast. Demand is rising. Access gaps remain. And global innovators are looking for the right partners to scale in Latin America.
Polpharma Biologics has now taken a major step in that direction through a strategic collaboration with Libbs Farmacêutica.
A Partnership Built for Scale
Under this landmark agreement, Libbs Farmacêutica will receive exclusive rights to commercialize a next-generation autoimmune biosimilar in Brazil. Polpharma Biologics will continue to lead development and manufacturing, while Libbs manages commercialization, marketing, and distribution.
This division of strengths creates a powerful combination:
Polpharma Biologics: deep biologics development experience and global-scale manufacturing
Libbs: strong commercial reach and trusted presence across the Brazilian healthcare system
Together, they aim to expand access to advanced biological therapies for millions of patients.
Why This Deal Matters?
Brazil represents one of the fastest-growing autoimmune therapy markets. Yet access to biologics remains uneven due to cost and supply constraints.
A local–global partnership unlocks several advantages:
Faster market entry
Wider and more affordable access
Stronger regulatory execution for Anvisa submissions
Localized commercial strategies tailored to Brazil’s unique health ecosystem
The biosimilar is still in development and expected to be submitted for Anvisa approval within three years.
Leadership on Both Sides Welcomes the Move
Anjan Selz, CEO of Polpharma Biologics, emphasized the significance of entering Brazil with a biosimilar. He highlighted the mission to broaden availability of affordable biologics and recognized Libbs’ strong market expertise.
Libbs CEO, Alcebíades de Mendonça Athayde Junior, reinforced that the company already reaches over 15 million patients and continues to invest in a diversified, high-impact medicine portfolio. The partnership strengthens this mission.
Expanding Access Through Collaboration
For patients living with autoimmune diseases, this upcoming biosimilar promises:
A modern therapeutic option
Effective and well-tolerated treatment
Improved accessibility at a lower cost compared to originator biologics
And for both companies, the move strengthens their global positioning in the biosimilars space.
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