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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 & 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
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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 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
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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 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 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 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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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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Sentynl, a subsidiary of Zydus, has entered into an option & license agreement with Mereo for the US commercial & global manufacturing rights to alvelestat for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency-Associated Lung Disease (AATD-LD)
Sentynl will have an exclusive option to license alvelestat in the US, while Mereo retains ex-US commercial rights; Sentynl will also hold…

