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Neurocrine’s Crenessity (Crinecerfont) Secures the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Adults and Pediatrics with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Shots: 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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AstraZeneca and RQ Biotechnology Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of Kavigale (Sipavibart) to Prevent COVID-19 in Immunocompromised Individuals

Shots:     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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Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi Canada Receives Health Canada NOC for Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: 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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Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

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 A major highlight was the US FDA’s approval of Biocon Biologics’ Yesintek…

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GlycoNex Reports Licensing Agreement to Develop SPD8 (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)

Shots: 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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Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

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        A major highlight was the US FDA’s approval of Biocon Biologics’ Yesintek…

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JCR Pharmaceuticals and Modalis Progress into the Next Phase of Joint Research Agreement to Develop Gene Therapy

Shots: 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…

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Most Viewed Articles of 2024 

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   Shots:    Bringing innovation and technology to healthcare, the…

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