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Accord BioPharma Receive the US FDA’s Approval for Osvyrti and Jubereq (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)   

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Osvyrti and Jubereq biosimilars to Prolia and Xgeva. Accord is anticipated to commercialize OSVYRTI and JUBEREQ in 2026   The approvals were supported by a P-I study showing JUBEREQ and Xgeva had comparable PK, and a P-III study in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis demonstrating that OSVYRTI and Prolia are highly similar with no clinically meaningful differences in PK, PD, safety, or efficacy  Intas has an exclusive…
November 20, 2025

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in October 2025  

Shots:  Innovation in drug development continues to redefine the future of healthcare, fueling bold scientific partnerships and transforming how diseases are understood, managed, and treated across every therapeutic frontier  In October, the EMA issued positive CHMP opinions for two significant therapies: Sanofi’s Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) for adults with immune thrombocytopenia, and Insmed’s Brinsupri (brensocatib) for the…
November 18, 2025

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Celltrion Receives EC Approval for Remsima IV (Biosimilar, Remicade)  

Shots:  The EC has approved Remsima IV (100mg and 350mg vials), a liquid formulation, a biosimilar version of Remicade   The approval is supported by data showing the liquid and powder infliximab formulations are comparable in CMC characteristics and stability after reconstitution and dilution   The Remsima IV liquid formulation is EU-approved for all existing IV infliximab indications, including RA, adult and pediatric CD and UC,…
November 18, 2025

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BioNet’s VacPertagen Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Pertussis Disease 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended VacPertagen as a booster aganist Pertussis for pts (age≥12) and for passive infant protection via maternal immunization during pregnancy   VacPertagen is an acellular pertussis vaccine with two components, including recombinant Pertussis Toxin (PTgen) and filamentous haemagglutinin (FHA), providing targeted protection without unnecessary antigens   VacPertagen’s benefits have been demonstrated in three clinical studies involving adults, adolescents, and pregnant women  Ref: BioNet| Image: BioNet| Press Release…
November 13, 2025

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Fondazione Telethon’s Waskyra Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for WAS 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Waskyra, an ex vivo gene therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)  Waskyra is a single-administration therapy that uses a patient’s CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, modified with a lentiviral vector carrying the WAS gene  The therapy will be available to pts at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, where the clinical trial was conducted. The BLA for WAS…
November 13, 2025

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Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Ondibta (Biosimilar, Lantus SoloStar) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Ondibta, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen for pts (age≥ 2), reference medicine Lantus SoloStar. The EC will now review the opinion, and approval is anticipated across the EU and EEA states   Insulin glargine is a long-acting, once-daily basal insulin analog that provides up to 24 hours of steady, peakless glucose-lowering activity   Ondibta completed head-to-head P-III trials in both the EU and the US against Lantus, with studies in…
November 13, 2025

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in October 2025 

Shots:  Innovation in drug development continues to shape the future of healthcare, driving bold scientific collaborations and transforming the way diseases are treated across every frontier of medicine  In October, the US FDA granted approvals to Boehringer Ingelheim’s Jascayd (nerandomilast) for adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and Bayer’s Lynkuet (elinzanetant) for managing moderate to severe…
November 11, 2025

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Samsung Bioepis & Johnson & Johnson have Entered into an Agreement for the Commercialization of Pyzchiva (Biosimilar, Stelara) Across EU 

Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has signed a confidential settlement and license agreement with Johnson & Johnson for the commercialization of Pyzchiva, its Stelara (ustekinumab) biosimilar in Europe  Ustekinumab is an IgG1κ monoclonal antibody targeting IL-12 and IL-23. PYZCHIVA, developed by Samsung Bioepis, received European Commission approval as a Stelara biosimilar in April 2024  PYZCHIVA was introduced in the EU by Sandoz in July…
November 6, 2025

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QIAGEN to Acquire Parse Biosciences for ~$280M

Shots: QIAGEN signed a definitive agreement to acquire Parse Biosciences, expanding QIAGEN’s sample technologies portfolios and digital insights  Under the agreement, QIAGEN will acquire Parse Biosciences for $225M upfront cash plus up to $55M in milestone payments. The deal is expected to close in December 2025, and Parse is projected to add $40M in sales…
November 5, 2025

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Merck Signs an R&D Funding Deal with Blackstone Life Sciences for Sacituzumab Tirumotecan (sac-TMT)

Shots: Merck Enters into Research and Development Funding Agreement with Blackstone Life Sciences to support development of sac-TMT, currently in 15 global P-III trials across multiple cancers, including breast, endometrial, and lung As per the deal, Blackstone will provide Merck $700M to help fund sac-TMT development through 2026. In return, Blackstone is eligible for low-to-mid…
November 5, 2025

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