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Key Biosimilars Events of March 2025
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Key Biosimilars Events of March 2025

Shots:        Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency         Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients         Bio-Thera Collaborates with Dr. Reddy’s for the Commercialization of BAT2206 & BAT2506…
April 8, 2025

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Novartis
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Novartis’ Vanrafia (Atrasentan) Receives the US FDA’s Accelerated Approval for Primary IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Vanrafia for proteinuria reduction in adults with primary IgAN at risk of rapid disease progression based on the ongoing P-III (ALIGN) trial, with no requirement for REMS program; traditional approval will be supported by eGFR results expected in 2026 Trial assessed atrasentan (0.75mg, PO, QD) +…
April 3, 2025

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Pfizer New
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Pfizer Secures the EC’s Approval for Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine) for RSV Lower Respiratory Tract Disease

Shots: The EC has approved Abrysvo to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in individuals (aged 18-59yrs.) across all EU states including Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Approval was based on a pivotal P-III (MONeT) study that assesses the safety, tolerability & immunogenicity of Abrysvo vs PBO in adults (aged 18-59yrs.) at risk…
April 1, 2025

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Genmab & Pfizer
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Genmab and Pfizer Secure the EC’s Approval for Tivdak (Tisotumab Vedotin) for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Shots: The EC has approved Tivdak an ADC, as a monotx. for adults (n=502) with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after systemic therapy Approval was backed by P-III (innovaTV 301) global trial evaluating Tivdak vs CT alone (topotecan, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, irinotecan, or pemetrexed) The trial met its 1EP of OS,…
April 1, 2025

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Celltrion
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Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) Adds into the Costco Member Prescription Program 

Shots:  Celltrion announced that Steqeyma (ustekinumab-stba), a biosimilar to Stelara, has been added to the Costco Member Prescription Program. It was launched on Mar 12, 2025. Celltrion's adalimumab-aaty was added to the program in Aug 2024   Steqeyma will be available in the US from Costco Specialty Pharmacies on Apr 1, 2025, for self-funded employer plans,…
March 28, 2025

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Bio-Thera and Dr. Reddy's
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Bio-Thera Collaborates with Dr. Reddy’s for the Commercialization of BAT2206 (Biosimilar, Stelara) & BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) Across the Southeast Asia 

  Shots:  Bio-Thera and Dr. Reddy’s have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) & BAT2206, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)  As per the agreement, Bio-Thera will handle the development, manufacturing, and supply of BAT2206 & BAT2506, while Dr. Reddy’s will manage regulatory approvals &…
March 28, 2025

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Merck
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Merck Secures the EC’s Approval for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD)

Shots: The EC has approved Capvaxive for active immunization against invasive disease & pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae in adults (≥18yrs.) in 30 EEA states Approval was backed by P-III (STRIDE-3) data, assessing Capvaxive vs PCV20 in pneumococcal vaccine-naïve adults (≥18yrs.), plus data from various P-III trials (STRIDE-4, STRIDE-5,  STRIDE-6, STRIDE-7, & STRIDE-10) assessing it in both vaccine-naïve & vaccinated adults STRIDE…
March 27, 2025

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