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- Celltrion Pharm, Inc. (068760.KQ) develops, manufactures, and sells biosimilars, chemical pharmaceuticals, and over-the-counter drugs primarily in South Korea. The company offers a diverse portfolio including hepatotonic agents such as GODEX Cap.; anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, respiratory, circulatory system, digestive and stomachic, hormone/metabolic disease, antibiotic/antimycotic, nutrientia and tonic preparations; immunology products like Remsima (infliximab biosimilar), Truxima (rituximab biosimilar), and Herzuma (trastuzumab biosimilar); oncology drugs; and other therapeutic categories, with contract manufacturing organization (CMO) services utilizing global-standard facilities. It serves university hospitals, general pharmacies, and international markets, focusing on high-quality biopharmaceuticals and chemical products.
Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Cheongju-si, South Korea, Celltrion Pharm operates within the drug manufacturers-specialty and generic industry segment, emphasizing R&D and production for domestic and export markets.
In recent developments, Celltrion Pharm supports group-wide expansions including the November 2024 acquisition of iQone Healthcare Switzerland by its affiliate Celltrion to bolster European biosimilar distribution; the U.S. FDA approval in December 2025 of a 300mg strength for OMLYCLO (omalizumab-igec), an interchangeable biosimilar; and the September 2025 purchase of an Eli Lilly drug substance plant in the U.S. for $330 million to enhance manufacturing capacity and revenue streams. These moves align with strategic shifts toward global market penetration, pipeline diversification with launches like Eydenzelt and SteQeyma, and a target of 22 biosimilars by 2030. The company maintains affiliations within the Celltrion group, leveraging shared expertise in biopharmaceutical innovation.