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Celltrion
NEWS

Celltrion Receives ANVISA Approval for Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

Shots:  The ANVISA has approved Eydenzelt, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept)  Aflibercept is a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor  Eydenzelt is indicated for adults with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (CRVO/BRVO), diabetic macular edema (DME), and myopic choroidal neovascularization (CNV)  Ref: Gov.br |   Image: Celltrion   | Press Release Related News: Celltrion Plans to File for Approval of Herzuma SC (Biosimilar, Herceptin) in Europe and Korea  …
June 15, 2026

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Bayer
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Bayer Reports the US FDA Approval of Ambelvist to Enhance MRI Detection of Lesions 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Ambelvist (gadoquatrane) for contrast-enhanced MRI to detect lesions with abnormal vascularity in the CNS and other body regions in adults and pediatric patients, including term neonates  Approval was supported by the global P-III (QUANTI) studies, which demonstrated that Ambelvist improved lesion visualization at a lower gadolinium dose (0.04 mmol Gd/kg) while providing diagnostic performance…
June 12, 2026

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Abbott
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Abbott Receives ANVISA’s Approval for Two Denosumab Biosimilars (Biosimilars, Prolia and Xgeva) 

Shots:  The ANVISA has approved two denosumab biosimilars (60 mg and 120 mg), a biosimilar version of Prolia and Xgeva in Brazil, expanding access to treatments for osteoporosis and cancer-related bone complications  The P-III SIMBA study confirms that Abbott's MB09 denosumab biosimilar demonstrates efficacy and safety comparable to the reference biologic, providing equivalent protection against bone loss in postmenopausal women  In 2023, mAbxience and Abbott partnered to develop, manufacture, and supply denosumab biosimilars,…
June 11, 2026

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NEWS

Xbrane and JOINN Biologics Partner to Develop Xdarzane (Biosimilar, Darzalex) 

Shots:  Xbrane Biopharma and JOINN Biologics have entered a strategic partnership to provide customized development services for Xdarzane, a biosimilar version of Darzalex (daratumumab)  Under the agreement, JOINN will advance Xdarzane through pilot-scale process development, analytical similarity studies, and process optimization for commercial manufacturing. Xbrane will lead global out-licensing efforts, while both companies will collaborate on further development, scale-up, clinical studies, regulatory filings, and commercialization …
June 11, 2026

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NEWS

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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INSIGHTS+

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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INSIGHTS+

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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