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Abbott Reports the Approval for its Denosumab Biosimilar in Thailand 

Shots:  Abbott has secured regulatory approval for its denosumab biosimilar in Thailand, increasing access to advanced treatments for osteoporosis and cancer-related bone loss  Denosumab is a mAb that works by targeting RANKL, which regulates bone metabolism & osteoclast formation   Abbott will offer denosumab as part of its strategy to expand access to quality medicines in…

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AbbVie Acquires Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ Bretisilocin to Expand Psychiatry Pipeline for ~$1.2B

Shots: AbbVie has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ Bretisilocin for moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder (MDD), currently in clinical development As per the deal, AbbVie will acquire Gilgamesh’s bretisilocin program for ~$1.2B, including upfront and milestone payments. Gilgamesh will spin off Gilgamesh Pharma Inc. to retain its team and other programs, including blixeprodil…

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Royalty Pharma Signs Agreement to Acquire Interest in Amgen’s Imdelltra Royalties from BeOne Medicines for ~$950M

Shots: Royalty Pharma has acquired a royalty interest in Amgen’s Imdelltra from BeOne Medicines for ~$950M As per the deal, Royalty Pharma will acquire BeOne’s ~7% royalty on global Imdelltra sales for ~$950M, including $885M upfront and an option for BeOne to sell more for $65M within 12mos. The royalty, including shared sales above $1.5B…

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Accord BioPharma launches Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara) PFS at the lowest WAC  

Shots:  Accord BioPharma, a division of Intas Pharmaceuticals, has launched Imuldosa (ustekinumab-srlf), a biosimilar to Stelara  The launch includes a $0 co-pay program for eligible pts with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis  Through an exclusive deal with Bio-Thera Solutions, Accord plans to introduce BAT2506, a biosimilar to Simponi, to the U.S.…

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Pilatus Biosciences Collaborates with Roche to Evaluate PLT012 & Tecentriq Combination for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Shots: Pilatus Biosciences & Roche have entered into a clinical trial collaboration to evaluate PLT012 + atezolizumab for HCC pts Under the collaboration, Roche will supply atezolizumab (Tecentriq) for Pilatus' P-I study of PLT012 in combination therapy for HCC, with plans to expand to other cancers PLT012 is a humanized mAb that blocks CD36-driven lipid uptake, targeting…

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Basilea Pharmaceutica Enters Into a Licensing Deal with Venatorx Pharmaceuticals

Shots: Basilea Pharmaceutica entered into an exclusive license deal with Venatorx Pharmaceuticals to acquire global rights to ceftibuten-ledaborbactam etzadroxil, a P-III oral beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor (BL/BLI) combination for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), incl. pyelonephritis Under the agreement, Venatorx will receive an upfront payment along with potential milestone payments in 2025 and will also be eligible…

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