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The US FDA’s approval of Crenessity as an adjunctive treatment to glucocorticoid replacement to treat CAH was based on a global P-III (CAHtalyst Pediatric: n=103, age: 4-17yrs. & Adult: n=182, age: 18-58yrs.) trials. It has also received PRV on approval
Pediatric study achieved its 1 & 2EP, depicting ~4x greater reductions in androstenedione…
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PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of December 2024
The US FDA has approved a total of 10 new drugs including 4 new molecular entities and 6 biologics leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drug was BMS’ Opdivo Qvantig…
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The Fourth quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Roche's acquisition of Poseida Therapeutics for ~$1.5B
This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Pfizer's P-III Study Data of Talzenna + Xtandi to treat mCRPC …
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The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinion to Kavigale for the prevention of COVID-19 in immunocompromised individuals (≥12yrs.). It was reviewed under the EMA’s accelerated pathway
Kavigale consists of an antiviral human IgG1 mAb, sipavibart, as its API that offers passive protection against SARS-CoV-2 by targeting the spike protein's receptor-binding domain
Sipavibart was discovered…
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Following the NOC approval of Tyenne (tocilizumab) & Idacio (adalimumab), Fresenius Kabi Canada has received Health Canada NOC for Otulfi (ustekinumab), a biosimilar to Stelara for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and active psoriatic arthritis
NOC approval was granted after the analysis of analytical, preclinical, clinical & manufacturing results that showed equivalent…
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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
A major highlight was the US FDA’s approval of Biocon Biologics’ Yesintek…
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GlycoNex has reported a licensing agreement to develop SPD8, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia and Xgeva (denosumab)
The licensee will secure rights for the development, regulatory activities & commercialization of SPD8 in the designated regions. The deal includes development and commercial milestones, supporting GlycoNex's global business operations
SPD8 is under P-III…
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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
A major highlight was the US FDA’s approval of Biocon Biologics’ Yesintek…
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JCR Pharmaceuticals & Modalis have reported successful validation of initial PoC to develop gene therapy targeting CNS disease and will advance to the next phase under a new joint agreement
The new agreement aims at conducting preclinical studies for gene therapy using JCR's BBB-crossing J-Brain Cargo tech and for gene therapy payload using Modalis' CRISPR-GNDM…
2024, remained a busy year for PharmaShots. To keep our readers up to date on the developments in the healthcare sector, PharmaShots worked steadfastly to deliver real-time and real-world updates. Here’s a synopsis of our key reports and most-read news of the year.
Top 20 Medical Device Companies of 2024
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