
Pipeline Database
UB009
Recombinant Human Erythropoietin Injection
UB009
ProductRecombinant Human Erythropoietin Injection
Strength4000IU/1ml
IndicationsAnemia due to chronic kidney disease
TherapeuticsNephrology & Urology
GMPCN - NMPA
RegistrationChina
ModalitiesRecombinant Protein
Exclusive Summary
- • Patents expired; EU has had biosimilars since 2007 and the US since 2018, making global procurement acceptance high.
- • Strong, steady demand in CKD/dialysis: around 4,000,000 dialysis patients worldwide with 80–90% needing ESAs, plus millions in non-dialysis CKD and chemo-induced anemia.
- • WHO EML listing and KDIGO/ASCO-ASH guidelines endorse its role; the 4000 IU strength fits common initiation/maintenance dosing and tender specs.
- • Typical price cuts vs originators are 30–50%, reaching 60–70% in tenders; TT/localization can further reduce landed costs.
- • Quality aligned to US/EU recombinant DNA monographs supports biosimilar registration and multi-market compliance, enabling rapid distribution and TT partnerships.
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