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Merck NDA for Investigational HIV-1 Two-Drug Regimen DOR/ISL Accepted by US FDA

Shots: The US FDA accepted Merck’s NDA for once-daily oral doravirine/islatravir (DOR/ISL) for virologically suppressed HIV-1 adults; PDUFA target action date: Apr 28, 2026 DOR/ISL showed non-inferiority to bART in open-label P-III MK-8591A-051 and to BIC/FTC/TAF (50mg/200mg/25mg) in P-III MK-8591A-052 at Week 48; the safety profile was generally comparable in the P-III MK-8591A-051 study The…

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Key Biosimilars Events of June 2025  

Shots:        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         Alvotech & Advanz Pharma Secure the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for AVT06. Our…

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The EC Approves CuraTeQ Biologics’ Dazublys (Biosimilars, Herceptin)   

Shots:  CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, reported EC’s approval of Dazublys, its trastuzumab biosimilar following the CHMP’s recommendation in Apr 2025  The approval was based on its demonstrated similarity to Herceptin in PK, PD, efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity  Dazublys is approved for HER2-positive breast and gastric cancers, and expanding access to treatment across…

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