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Immutep and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories have entered into a strategic collaboration and exclusive licensing agreement to develop and commercialize Eftilagimod Alfa (efti) across all countries outside North America, Europe, Japan, and Greater China
As per the deal, Immutep will receive a $20M (~AUD 30.2M) upfront payment from Dr. Reddy’s, plus potential milestone payments of up…
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Mirum Pharmaceuticals has entered into an agreement to acquire Bluejay Therapeutics, gaining global rights to brelovitug with Breakthrough Therapy and PRIME designations, and expanding Mirum’s rare liver disease portfolio
As per the deal, Mirum will acquire all Bluejay shares for $250M in cash and $370M in Mirum stock, plus up to $200M in sales-based…
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Incyte reported updated data from two P-I trials showing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of INCA033989 (INCA33989-101 and INCA33989-102) in 455 adults(age≥18) with mutCALR-positive MPNs, including ET & MF, findings were presented at ASH'25
In ET pts receiving higher starting doses of INCA033989 (400–2,500 mg; n=30), 90% achieved a HR, including 83.3% with CHR…
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Viatris has signed definitive agreements to sell its Biocon Biologics stake to Biocon for ~$815M
Under the agreements, Viatris will sell its Biocon Biologics stake to Biocon for $400M in cash and $415M in Biocon shares, to be listed on NSE with a six-month lock-up. As part of the agreement, the biosimilar non-compete restrictions…
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Health Canada has approved Portela for alleviating osteoarthritis pain in cats. The company plans to launch Portela commercially in Canada and the EU in 2026
In a nine-month European trial, Portela eased OA pain and was well tolerated, including in cats with IRIS stage 1–3 kidney disease. Approved in the EU
Portela is a…
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CARsgen reported that early clinical results of CT0596, in Pts with R/R MM, were shared in ASH’25. The company plans a P-Ib registrational study in 2026, following an IND submission expected in H2'25
The P-I trial enrolled 8 pts with R/R MM who received CT0596, with a median of 4.5 prior therapy lines. Enrollment…
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Regulatory momentum accelerates globally, with major approvals across the US, EU, UK, and Canada for biosimilars targeting high-value biologics such as Simponi, Stelara, Perjeta, Prolia/Xgeva, Remicade, Xolair, Eylea, Lucentis, and Lantus SoloStar, strengthening patient access in immunology, oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, and allergy/asthma
Sandoz, Alvotech, Celltrion, Henlius/Organon, Teva, and others expand portfolios and market reach, including multiple EC and…
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The CHMP has recommended Samsung Bioepis’ Byooviz (0.5 mg/0.05 ml PFS), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab). The PFS presentation is expected to launch in Q2’26
Byooviz is indicated for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema (DME), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO), and…
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The EC has approved Cosmo Pharmaceuticals and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ Winlevi (clascoterone 10 mg/g cream) for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in 17 countries in Europe
Winlevi is authorized in the EU for treating acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents aged 12 to <18 years, with adolescent use limited to facial application
Following approval, Glenmark will begin commercializing Winlevi across 17 European countries, including Belgium, France, Spain,…
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The US FDA has approved Armlupeg (pegfilgrastim-unne) as a biosimilar version of Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
Armlupeg (6 mg/0.6 mL) is administered as a single-dose SC injection. It is indicated to reduce the incidence of febrile neutropenia in pts with non-myeloid cancers undergoing myelosuppressive CT and to improve survival following acute myelosuppressive radiation exposure
Armlupeg will be produced at Lupin’s Biotech facility…

