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Elanco Animal Health Reports the USDA Approval of Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: The USDA has granted Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis, expected to launch in H1’26 Befrena (mAb) is an anti-IL31 injection for dogs, treats allergic and atopic dermatitis every 6–8 wks. In September, the FDA approved changes to Zenrelia (ilunocitinib tablets) US label, eliminating the fatal vaccine-induced disease risk, Elanco announced Ref:…

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Disease of the Month – Hemolytic uremic syndrome 

Shots:  Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition in which damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys interferes with their ability to function properly  With the Disease of Month report, we break down complex medical topics into clear, meaningful insights for global readers. By highlighting conditions that impact communities worldwide, we aim to keep our readers informed,…

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Samsung Bioepis

Samsung Bioepis’ Ustekinumab BS (Biosimilar, Stelara) Approved in Japan 

Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has received Japanese marketing approval for Ustekinumab BS 45mg syringes, a biosimilar of Stelara, under its partnership with NIPRO Corporation  Ustekinumab, a human IgG1κ antibody targeting IL-12/IL-23, is approved in Japan as ‘NIPRO’ for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with NHI listing expected in May 2026   It is also approved in Australia, Brazil, Canada,…

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Formycon Receives the US FDA Approval for Nufymco (Biosimilars, Lucentis)

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Nufymco (ranibizumab-leyk), an interchangeable biosimilar of Lucentis, with Zydus serving as its commercialization partner in the US  Nufymco is an interchangeable Lucentis biosimilar developed by Formycon, approved for the treatment of wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema, and myopic choroidal neovascularization  Zydus secured exclusive US and Canada rights to Formycon’s Keytruda…

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Biocon Biologics Signs In-Licensing Agreement with Yowa Kirin Biologics for Hulio (Biosimilar, Humira) 

Shots:  Biocon Biologics secured full global rights to Hulio (Adalimumab), a biosimilar of adalimumab, from Fujifilm Kyowa Kirin Biologics  As per the agreement, Biocon Biologics will take full responsibility for manufacturing, commercialization, and further development, while FKB will support development, offset certain development costs, and receive technology license fees and royalties for a specified tenure  Biocon Biologics…

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Amneal Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience’s Boncresa and Oziltus (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva) Receive the US FDA’s Approval 

 Shots:  The US FDA has approved Boncresa (denosumab-mobz), a biosimilar version of Prolia, and Oziltus (denosumab-mobz), a biosimilar version of Xgeva  Denosumab is an mAb that reduces bone resorption and is used in oncology and osteoporosis indications   Under the Amneal and mAbxience collaboration, mAbxience manages development and manufacturing, and Amneal has exclusive US commercialization rights  Ref: Amneal Pharmaceuticals| Image: Amneal Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience | Press Release Related News:- Kashiv BioSciences and Amneal…

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Shanghai Henlius Receives the US FDA IND Clearance for HLX18 (Biosimilar, Opdivo)  

Shots:  The US FDA has granted IND clearance to HLX18 (nivolumab), a biosimilar version of Opdivo, for the treatment of certain resected solid tumors   Novolumab is an 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   HLX17 (pembrolizumab biosimilar) and HLX13 (ipilimumab biosimilar) have entered worldwide multicenter P-I…

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Teva and Alvotech

Alvotech and Teva Enter into an Agreement with Regeneron to Launch AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea) Across US  

Shots:  Alvotech and Teva reached a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron, allowing the US launch of AVT06, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) in Q4’26 or earlier under certain conditions   AVT06 is an aflibercept (Eylea) biosimilar that inhibits VEGF and has been approved as Mynzepli in the UK and EEA and as Aflibercept BS in Japan   On…

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