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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in June 2026 

Shots:  The US FDA approved three notable therapies in June 2026, spanning diagnostic imaging, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology, highlighting continued progress in precision diagnostics, antimicrobial innovation, and rare disease treatment.  Key approvals included Ambelvist (enhanced MRI detection of lesions), Utebzi (complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis), and Lumvoa (thyroid eye disease), expanding treatment and diagnostic options for patients with diverse clinical…
July 14, 2026

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Formycon Partners with OneSource Specialty Pharma for Biosimilars 

Shots:  Formycon and OneSource Specialty Pharma have entered into a strategic manufacturing partnership for biosimilars  As per the deal, OneSource will act as Formycon’s strategic manufacturing partner, providing integrated Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) manufacturing from its advanced biologics facility in Bangalore, India  The collaboration combines Formycon’s biosimilar development expertise with OneSource’s end-to-end biologics manufacturing capabilities to advance Formycon’s global biosimilar programs  Ref: Formycon |  Image:…
July 14, 2026

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Henlius Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of HLX15-SC (Biosimilar, Darzalex Faspro) in the US 

    Shots:  Henlius has dosed the first U.S. patient in the global P-I HLX15-SC (HLX15-SC-NDMM-001) trial, a biosimilar version of Darzalex Faspro, as a 1L treatment for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM)  The study will compare HLX15-SC vs. US-licensed Darzalex Faspro in transplant-ineligible NDMM patients, evaluating PK similarity, safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, and efficacy in combination with lenalidomide & dexamethasone (Rd)  HLX15 is an anti-CD38 daratumumab biosimilar candidate for…
July 13, 2026

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Samsung Bioepis Partners with Teva  to Commercialize Opuviz  (Biosimilar, Eylea) in Canada 

 Shots:  Samsung Bioepis & Teva have entered into a license and commercialization agreement to commercialize Opuviz (Biosimilar, Eylea) in Canada  As per the deal, Samsung Bioepis will be responsible for the registration & manufacture of the products, while Teva Canada will hold commercialization rights  Opuviz was approved by Health Canada in October 2025 for wet AMD, CRVO/BRVO-related macular edema, DME, and mCNV. Samsung Bioepis' aflibercept biosimilar is also marketed in EU and South…
July 9, 2026

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Henlius Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of HLX05-N (Biosimilar, Erbitux) in China 

Shots:  Henlius has dosed the first patient in China in the P-I HLX05-N (HLX05-N-mCRC102), a biosimilar version of Erbitux (cetuximab), for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)  The study will compare HLX05-N vs. US & EU sourced Erbitux in mCRC, evaluating PK similarity, efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity in combination with mFOLFOX6 CT  HLX05-N is Henlius' cetuximab biosimilar candidate, developed under global biosimilar guidelines, with analytical and non-clinical studies demonstrating high…
July 8, 2026

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Key Biosimilars Events of June 2026 

Shots:  June 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals and regulatory milestones, including Ranluspec (US FDA), Tofidence sBLA (US FDA), Liyoubao (NMPA), Zandoriah (EC),  and multiple ANVISA approvals, alongside submissions for CT-P55 (Health Canada) and ADL-018 (Health Canada), expanding treatment options across immunology,  ophthalmology,  oncology, osteoporosis, and reproductive medicine.  Strategic collaborations between Chime Biologics–Daewoong, Polpharma Biologics–PSI CRO, Xbrane–JOINN, Samsung Bioepis–Organon, and Orion Pharma–Shilpa Biologicals advanced global biosimilar development and commercialization.  Commercial and clinical progress accelerated with the EU launch of Ahzantive, Canadian launches of Bildyos and Tuzemty, FDA acceptance of multiple BLA submissions, first patient dosing of HLX17, and positive late-stage data for SB27 and SPD8, highlighting continued global biosimilar market expansion.  Celltrion Seeks…
July 7, 2026

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Orion Pharma Expands Partnership with Shilpa Medicare for Nivolumab Biosimilar in the EU 

Shots:  Orion Pharma has entered into an agreement with Shilpa Biologicals to co-develop and supply IV nivolumab biosimilar across Europe  As per the deal, Orion will gain exclusive rights to register, market, distribute & sell the nivolumab biosimilar across the EU, while Shilpa Biologicals will lead product development, exclusively manufacture & supply the product, and receive development &…
July 6, 2026

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in May 2026    

Shots:  The European Medicines Agency (EMA) advanced multiple marketing authorizations and positive opinions in May 2026 across pulmonology, oncology, rare diseases, immunology, aesthetics, and endocrinology, involving companies including Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Pharming, and Amgen.  CHMP positive opinions included Jascayd for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive pulmonary fibrosis, Vijoice for PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS) disorders, Camizestrant (Etcamah) for ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer,…
June 23, 2026

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CSPC Pharmaceutical Reports the NMPA Approval of Secukinumab Injection (Biosimilar, Cosentyx) 

Shots:  The Chinese NMPA has accepted the marketing application for its secukinumab injection, a biosimilar version of Cosentyx, submitted as a Class 3.3 therapeutic biologic  The marketing authorization application is supported by a P-I PK similarity study in healthy volunteers and a P-III equivalence study in psoriasis pts, demonstrating that the product is highly similar to Cosentyx in efficacy, safety, PK, and immunogenicity. Detailed results will be…
June 18, 2026

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SteinCares Receives ANVISA Approval for Uztok (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:  The ANVISA has approved Uztok, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)  Ustekinumab is a human interleukin-12 and -23 antagonist  Uztok is indicated for Plaque psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and Ulcerative colitis  Ref: Gov.br |   Image: SteinCares | Press Release Related News: Celltrion Plans to File for Approval of Herzuma SC (Biosimilar, Herceptin) in Europe and Korea   PharmaShots, your go-to media platform for customized news ranging across multiple indications. For more information, connect with…
June 15, 2026

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