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Organon Receives the US FDA Approval for the sBLA for Tofidence (Biosimilar, Actemra) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved sBLA for Tofidence, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)  Tofidence is an IL-6 receptor antagonist available in 80 mg/4 mL, 200 mg/10 mL, and 400 mg/20 mL single-dose vials for IV. The expanded approval adds indications for CAR T cell-induced severe or life-threatening cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and hospitalized adults and children (≥2 years) with COVID-19 requiring…
June 10, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in May 2026 

Shots:  The US FDA approved eight therapies in May 2026 across oncology, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, anesthesia, and antimicrobial resistance, reflecting continued regulatory momentum in addressing both rare and prevalent diseases.   Key approvals included Veppanu (breast cancer), Beqalzi (mantle cell lymphoma), Baxfendy (hypertension), Hepcludex (HDV infection), Decnupaz (BPDCN), Zaynich (cUTI), Cypsedo (general anesthesia), and Xocova (COVID-19 PEP).   Overall, May 2026 underscored the FDA’s commitment to advancing innovative medicines, precision therapies, and expanded patient access,…
June 9, 2026

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Lupin Receives US FDA Approval for Ranluspec (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Ranluspec (ranibizumab-hkdz), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)  Ranluspec is an interchangeable ranibizumab biosimilar approved in the US, available in both vials and PFS at 0.3 mg (0.05 mL of 6 mg/mL) and 0.5 mg (0.05 mL of 10 mg/mL) strengths, matching Lucentis  It is a recombinant humanized IgG1 mAb fragment that inhibits VEGF-A and is indicated for wet age-related macular degeneration,…
June 5, 2026

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Henlius Reports First US Patient Dosed in Global P-I Trial of HLX17 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) 

Shots:  Shanghai Henlius has dosed the first US patient in the global P-I trial of HLX17, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), for the adjuvant treatment of multiple resected solid tumors  P-I multicentre study evaluates the PK, efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of HLX17 vs Keytruda in pts with resected solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, and renal cell carcinoma.…
June 5, 2026

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Polpharma Biologics Partners with PSI CRO to Conduct a P-I  Clinical  Trial  Evaluating PB018 (Biosimilar, Ocrevus) 

Shots:  Polpharma Biologics has partnered with PSI CRO to advance a P-I clinical trial evaluating PB018, its proposed biosimilar to Ocrevus (ocrelizumab), in multiple sclerosis pts, with the study expected to begin in October 2026  The randomized P-I study will enroll approximately 222 participants to compare the PK, PD, safety, and immunogenicity of PB018 with Ocrevus, with PK…
June 3, 2026

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Key Biosimilars Events of May 2026 

Shots:  May 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals including Bevqolva (Health Canada), Langlara and Immgolis/Immgolis Intri (US FDA), Bysumlog and Dazparda (EC), and Eyzanfy (MFDS), expanding competition across oncology, diabetes, immunology, and ophthalmology.  Strategic progress continued with Henlius’ FDA IND clearance for HLX05-N, alongside partnerships between IQVIA–Kexing Biopharm and Polpharma–Tuteur, supporting global development and commercialization efforts.  Commercialization accelerated through the EU launches of FYB203 and Opuviz, as well as Samsung Bioepis’ ustekinumab biosimilar launch in Japan,…
June 2, 2026

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Chime Biologics & Daewoong Partner to Develop and Commercialize of Dupilumab (Biosimilar, Dupixent) in Global Markets 

Shots:  Chime Biologics and Daewoong Pharmaceutical signed a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture a biosimilar version of Dupixent  Chime Biologics will support Daewoong's global biosimilar ambitions with its end-to-end development expertise, AI platform, and China's bioprocess supply chain ecosystem  Dupilumab (Dupixent) is a mAb that blocks IL-4 and IL-13 signaling to treat Type 2 inflammation  Ref: Chime Biologics |   Image: Chime Biologics and Daewoong Pharmaceutical | Press Release Related…
June 2, 2026

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Immedica Receives EC Approval for Zepzelca + Tecentriq to Treat 1L ES-SCLC 

Shots:  The EC has approved Zepzelca (Lurbinectedin) + Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) as a 1L therapy for adults with ES-SCLC whose disease remains stable after initial treatment with Tecentriq, carboplatin, & etoposide  Approval was based on P-III (IMforte) trial results, showing Zepzelca + Tecentriq reduced the risk of progression or death by 46% & death risk by 27% vs Tecentriq alone. Trial showed mOS of 13.2 vs 10.6mos. & mPFS of 5.4 vs 2.1 mos. for Zepzelca + Tecentriq vs Tecentriq alone,…
June 1, 2026

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Celltrion Seeks Canadian Approval for CT-P55 (Biosimilar, Cosentyx)  

Shots:  Celltrion has applied to Health Canada for marketing authorization for CT-P55, a biosimilar of Cosentyx (secukinumab), for all indications held by the reference product, including plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis  The application was based on a clinical study in 172 healthy subjects, in which CT-P55 demonstrated pharmacokinetic equivalence to the reference product and comparable…
June 1, 2026

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Shionogi Secures US FDA Approval of Xocova for PEP COVID-19 Prevention

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Xocova (ensitrelvir) for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) of COVID-19 in adults and adolescents (age≥12 yrs) following exposure to a person with COVID-19  Approval was based on a global P-III (SCORPIO-PEP) trial in 2,387 participants aged ≥12 yrs exposed to a household member with symptomatic COVID-19. The primary analysis included 2,041 SARS-CoV-2-negative participants who received Xocova (n=1,030; 375 mg on…
May 29, 2026

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