Mumbai, July 16 -- Kirsty is biosimiler to Novolog. It is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. It will be available as a single-patient-use prefilled pen for subcutaneous use and a multiple-dose vial for subcutaneous and intravenous use.

The FDA approval of KIRSTY expands Biocon Biologics' biosimilar insulin portfolio, which also includes the first approved interchangeable biosimilar, Semglee (Insulin Glargine-yfgn Injection). KIRSTY has been available in Europe and Canada since 2022.

According to IQVIA, there are 38.4 million people with diabetes in the United States, approximately 11.6 percent of the total population, with nearly a quarter of...