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Zydus to Acquire Assertio in ~$166.4M All-Cash Deal

Shots: Assertio Holdings’ Board has approved a definitive agreement with Zydus Worldwide DMCC, a subsidiary of Zydus, to acquire all outstanding Assertio shares, delisting it from the Nasdaq Assertio’s Board determined Zydus’ proposal constituted a “Superior Proposal” under the Garda merger agreement & authorized termination of the Garda transaction As per the deal, Zydus will…

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Formycon and Zydus Lifescience Report Successful Clinical Development of FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) 

Shots:  Formycon & Zydus Lifescience has reported that the pivotal Dahlia PK study of FYB206, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), has met its 1EP   The multicenter PK study showed bioequivalence of FYB206 (pembrolizumab) to Keytruda   Zydus Lifesciences has exclusively in-licensed FYB206, a proposed biosimilar to Keytruda (pembrolizumab), from Formycon for the US and Canada   Ref: Zydus Lifesciences | Image: Zydus Lifesciences and Formycon | Press Release  Related…

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Zydus Lifesciences  Launches Anyra (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the Canada 

Shots:  Zydus Lifesciences has launched Anyra (aflibercept 2 mg), a biosimilar version of Eylea. Zydus has inked an agreement with Regeneron and Bayer  Aflibercept is a Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and placental growth factor (PlGF), which are members of the VEGF family of angiogenic factors that can act as mitogenic, chemotactic, and vascular permeability…

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Zydus Lifesciences Launches Tishtha (Biosimilar, Opdivo) in India 

    Shots:  Zydus Lifesciences has reported Tishtha, biosimilar version of Opdivo (Nivolumab), is now available in the India  Tishtha will be available in 100 mg and 40 mg strengths  Nivolumab is a mAb targeting PD-1 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and is approved worldwide for cancers, including melanoma, mesothelioma, head and neck, and urothelial carcinoma   Ref: Zydus  | Image: Zydus |  Press Release  Related News: Shanghai Henlius Receives the US FDA…

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Agenus Completes Strategic Collaboration with Zydus Lifesciences of ~$141M to Advance BOT+BAL Development & Expand US Manufacturing

Shots: Agenus has completed its strategic collaboration with Zydus Lifesciences to accelerate global development and potential commercialization of the BOT+BAL immunotherapy program As per the deal, Zydus gave $75M upfront payment to Agenus for US biologics manufacturing facilities, and Agenus is also eligible for Contingent Milestone Payments ~$50M in production-linked milestones. Zydus acquired common stock…

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Zydus Partners with Bioeq for US Commercialization of Nufymco (Biosimilar, Lucentis)

Shots: Zydus Lifesciences has entered into a strategic licensing, supply & commercialization agreement with Bioeq for Nufymco (ranibizumab), an interchangeable biosimilar to Lucentis, for the US market, marking an expansion of Zydus’ US biosimilar portfolio Under the agreement, Bioeq will handle development, manufacturing, registration & supply of the finished product while Zydus will lead US…

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Formycon Partners with Zydus to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in the US and Canada

Shots: Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with Zydus Lifesciences Global FZE, UAE (Zydus' subsidiary) to commercialize Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the US & Canada As per the deal, Formycon will be responsible for development, registration, manufacturing & supply of the product, while Zydus Lifesciences…

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Zydus Reports Topline P-IIb/III (EPICS-III) Trial Data of Saroglitazar for Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Shots: Zydus has reported topline P-IIb/III (EPICS-III) trial results in PBC pts resistant or intolerant to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), where pts were randomized to Saroglitazar (1mg) or PBO, following optimal dose selection Trial met its composite 1EP, showing a 48.5% treatment difference in biochemical response, & also achieved its key 2EP with a higher proportion…

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Top 20 Generic Pharma Companies of 2026 

Shots:   Sandoz, Sun Pharma, and Shanghai Fosun Pharma emerged as the leading generic pharmaceutical companies in 2026, with 2025 revenues of $11.08B, $6.55B, and $5.92B, respectively. Strong demand for biosimilars, continued portfolio expansion, new product launches, and broader access to affordable medicines supported growth across the leading companies The global generics landscape continues to evolve…

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