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Sandoz Lauches Enzeevu (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the Canada 

Shots:  Sandoz has reported Enzeevu (Aflibercept), a biosimilar version of Eylea, is now available in Canada   Enzeevu is a single-use, PFS intravitreal injection delivering 2 mg aflibercept (2 mg/0.05 mL). It closely resembles the reference product   Enzeevu is approved for all its indications, including neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema due to CRVO or BRVO, diabetic macular edema (DME), and myopic…

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Samsung Bioepis Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron and Bayer for Commercialization of SB15 (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for the commercialization of SB15, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept 40 mg/mL solution), in markets excluding the US and Canada   The agreement allows Samsung Bioepis to launch SB15 in the UK from Jan 2026, across the EU from Apr 2026,…

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Gedeon Richter

Gedeon Richter Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Fylrevy for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 

 Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Fylrevy (estetrol/Donesta) as HRT for oestrogen deficiency symptoms in postmenopausal women, both non-hysterectomised (14.2 mg and 18.9 mg) and hysterectomized (18.9 mg); the decision will be anticipated across EEA markets  Fylrevy is an oral estetrol-based oestrogen therapy designed to treat a broad range of oestrogen deficiency symptoms, including VMS, in postmenopausal women  Preclinical and clinical data…

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Alvotech Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron and Bayer for Worldwide Commercialization for its Biosimilar to Eylea 

  Shots:  Alvotech has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept) biosimilar. With prior US rights effective Q4’26, Alvotech now holds worldwide manufacturing and supply rights for its commercial partners   The settlement enables Alvotech and partners to launch the biosimilar from Jan 1, 2026, in the UK and Canada, May 1, 2026,…

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Johnson & Johnson Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Darzalex FASPRO Regimen to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Darzalex FASPRO (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) + bortezomib, lenalidomide & dexamethasone (D-VRd) for adults with NDMM who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. Approval was based on the P-III (CEPHEUS) trial, assessing D-VRd vs VRd in 395 ASCT-ineligible or deferred patients across 13 countries in the EU, North America,…

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Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere Pharmaceutical ~$1.26B Deal to Develop SIM0709

Shots: Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere have entered a license and collaboration agreement to develop SIM0709, a preclinical TL1A/IL-23p19 bispecific antibody, for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) As per the deal, Boehringer Ingelheim gains global rights to the asset excluding Greater China, while Simcere is eligible for an upfront payment, milestones up to €1.058B…

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ABANZA

ABANZA Secures US FDA 510(k) Clearance for QuadLock Fixation System for ACL Reconstruction

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to ABANZA’s QuadLock Fixation System, a knotless, bidirectional, tension-adjustable device for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction In biomechanical testing under high-demand cyclic loading, QuadLock demonstrated <0.5 mm cyclic displacement representing a >500% reduction in cyclic displacement and >1,000 N pullout strength vs conventional fixation methods QuadLock is…

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Roche

Roche Receives the Health Canada Approval for Gazyva to Treat Active Lupus Nephritis

Shots: Health Canada has approved Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for adults with active lupus nephritis receiving standard therapy Approval was based on P-II (NOBILITY) & P-III (REGENCY) trials, where in REGENCY (n=271), 46.4% on Gazyva + SoC achieved CRR vs 33.1% on SoC. Gazyva’s safety profile was consistent with its well-established profile from haematology-oncology indications Gazyva is…

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GSK’s Arexvy Receives the EC Approval to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease

Shots: The EC has approved the Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults ≥18 yrs in Europe. While it was previously authorized only for adults ≥50 yrs at risk The adjuvanted RSV vaccine includes a stabilized form of a protein from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), called the prefusion F protein (RSVPreF3), combined with GSK’s AS01E adjuvant,…

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Neurocrine Biosciences Initiates P-II Study of NBI-1065890 to Treat Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) in Adults

Shots: Neurocrine Biosciences has initiated a P-II study of investigational NBI-1065890 in adults with TD P-II study of NBI-1065890 will enroll ~100 adults with TD, evaluating efficacy, safety, and tolerability, with the 1EP being change from baseline in Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) total score at Wk 8 NBI-1065890 is a selective oral VMAT2 inhibitor…

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