By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : February 19, 2026 10:31 am
ANYRA is India’s first indigenously developed Aflibercept 2 mg biosimilar
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., an innovation-led global life sciences company, today announced the launch of Anyra, India’s first indigenously developed biosimilar of Aflibercept 2 mg. Zydus has also signed an agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Bayer.
Anyra is indicated for the treatment of neovascular (wet) Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), visual impairment due to macular edema secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (Branch RVO or Central RVO), visual impairment due to Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), and visual impairment due to Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization (mCNV). With this launch, Zydus reinforces its commitment to advancing ophthalmic care and expanding access to high-quality, affordable biologics for patients across India.
Presently, more than 100 million people in India are living with diabetes, making it one of the largest diabetic populations globally. Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) affects an estimated 7–8 million individuals, with many progressing to vision-threatening stages such as DME.
Wet AMD impacts approximately 1.5–2 million elderly patients, while Retinal Vein Occlusions affect over 2 million individuals. Collectively, these conditions represent a large patient pool requiring timely anti-VEGF therapy to prevent irreversible vision loss.
As chronic retinal diseases require repeated intravitreal injections over extended periods, affordability and continuity of treatment are of concern. Enhanced access to such therapies improves treatment adherence, reduces preventable blindness, and lowers long-term disease burden.
Speaking on the launch, Dr. Sharvil P. Patel, Managing Director, Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., said, “At Zydus, we are committed to making advanced biologics accessible to patients who need them most. ANYRA™ is a transformative step for affordable retinal care in India. By delivering a high-quality, indigenously developed Aflibercept 2 mg, we are expanding patient access to critical therapies with advanced biologics. Our focus remains on enabling patient-centric outcomes by leveraging science, health and innovation.”
Zydus has India’s largest biosimilar portfolio with more than 13 biosimilars and complex biologic molecules developed and manufactured entirely in India. The company has established end-to-end capabilities across biologics development - from cell line research and process engineering to clinical trials, manufacturing, and regulatory approvals.