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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 2023

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 2023

Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients During the month of August, Sandoz’ Tyruko (biosimilar, natalizumab) received the US FDA’s…

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Stephen Pagnotta Shares Insights on the US FDA Approval of the Cyltezo Pen, a New Autoinjector Option for Cyltezo

Shots: Stephen gave a brief introduction about Cyltezo (an FDA-approved interchangeable Humira biosimilar) and spoke about the features of the Cyltezo Pen (a new autoinjector) approved by the US FDA He also gave a comparative view of the Cyltezo Pen vs. the conventional Cyltezo PFS. He also talked about how BI is informing and educating…

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Michael Jones Shares his Views on the Closing of Acquisition of Apollo Endosurgery

Shots: Michael discussed the closure of its acquisition of Apollo Endosurgery. He emphasized how this acquisition will broaden Boston Scientific's ELS portfolio, particularly in closure and suturing, while entering the endobariatric market He also talked about how the Apollo Endosurgery products will be integrated into Boston Scientific's existing endoluminal surgery (ELS) portfolio The interview shows…

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Eli Khankin Shares Update on the P-III IMAGINE Study Protocol Published in American Journal of Transplantation

Shots: Eli spoke about the P-III IMAGINE study protocol evaluating Clazakizumab along with 6 articles by several experts published in the American Journal of Transplantation Eli then talked about Clazakizumab's potential mechanism of action currently under investigation The interview shows how CSL Behring works to develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in…

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MindMed’s CEO Robert Barrow Discusses Positive P-II Trial Data of Lysergide for Major Depressive Disorder

Shots: Robert spoke about the topline data from the P-II study evaluating Lysergide. The data was unleashed by MindMed collaborators at the University Hospital Basel and the University Hospital of Psychiatry The data demonstrated significant, rapid, durable and beneficial effects of Lysergide and its potential to mitigate symptoms of MDD.  He also discussed how these…

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Curtis Rambaran’s Insights from Zerlasiran P-II Study for Patients with Elevated Lipoprotein (a) at High-Risk ASCVD Events

Shots: Curtis gave a brief introduction about Zerlasiran. He also talked about the study design and the results from the P-II trial (ALPACAR-360) under which Zerlasiran is being evaluated He also highlighted how Zerlasiran can differ from other therapies that are in development to treat elevated lipoprotein (a) at high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)…

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