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Zydus Lifesciences  Launches Anyra (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the Canada 

Shots:  Zydus Lifesciences has launched Anyra (aflibercept 2 mg), a biosimilar version of Eylea. Zydus has inked an agreement with Regeneron and Bayer  Aflibercept is a Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and placental growth factor (PlGF), which are members of the VEGF family of angiogenic factors that can act as mitogenic, chemotactic, and vascular permeability…

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Rezon Bio’s Warsaw-Duchnice facility Receives the US FDA Approval for Commercial Manufacturing 

Shots:  The US FDA grants approval for commercial manufacturing of a biosimilar at Rezon Bio’s Warsaw-Duchnice facility  The FDA approval of the Warsaw-Duchnice facility follows a comprehensive review process and indicates that the site meets regulatory standards for quality systems, technical capabilities, and operational readiness to supply the US market  This approval follows earlier EMA GMP certification and authorization for commercial…

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Sandoz

Sandoz Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Enzeevu (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Enzeevu, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), for multiple retinal indications, with an anticipated launch in Q4’26   Aflibercept is a recombinant fusion protein that blocks VEGF-A and PlGF, inhibiting abnormal blood vessel growth   Enzeevu (aflibercept-abzv) is approved for the treatment of patients with neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO),…

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in January 2026    

Shots:  The European Commission approved multiple therapies across vaccines, rare diseases, endocrinology, and immunology, including products from BioNet, Sanofi, Fondazione Telethon, IntraBio, and Ionis / Otsuka.  The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from UCB and Gedeon Richter, with additional recommendations supporting Sanofi’s Rezurock.  Decisions were backed by strong Phase II/III data…

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Moderna

Moderna Reports the EC Approval of mNEXSPIKE to Protect Against COVID-19 

Shots:  The EC has approved mNEXSPIKE (mRNA-1283), a COVID-19 vaccine, for active immunization against SARS-CoV-2 in individuals (aged≥12 yrs)   Approval was based on the P-III trial evaluating mNEXSPIKE (mRNA-1283; 10 µg) versus Spikevax (mRNA-1273; 50 µg) in ~11,400 participants (aged ≥12 yrs), with primary efficacy assessed from 14 days post-vaccination   mNEXSPIKE showed 9.3% superior relative vaccine efficacy (rVE) in subjects (≥12yrs.), whereas in a descriptive sub-group analysis mNEXSPIKE showed 13.5%…

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Acrotech Biopharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Receive the US FDA Approval for Adquey to Treat Mild-to-Mod. Atopic Dermatitis 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Adquey (difamilast 1%) ointment for treating mild-to-mod. atopic dermatitis in adults and children aged≥ 2 yrs.  Approval was based on multiple pivotal P-III trials, which showed a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with ADQUEY achieving IGA success after 4 wks vs vehicle, with a consistent safety profile  Adquey is a non-steroidal topical PDE-4 inhibitor for BID treatment…

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Samsung Bioepis Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron for Commercialization of Opuviz (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the US 

Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron for the commercialization of Opuviz, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2 mg, in the US, following an earlier settlement covering Europe and the Rest of the World (RoW)  Samsung Bioepis will launch Opuviz 2 mg in the US starting January 2027 under this agreement, with other terms remaining confidential  In May 2024, The US…

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Hansoh Pharmaceutical Reports the EC Approval of Aumseqa for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) 

Shots:  The EC has approved Hansoh Pharmaceutical’s Aumseqa (aumolertinib mesylate tablets), marketed as Ameile in China, for use as monotx. in adult pts with advanced NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) mutations in the 1L therapy, and for advanced EGFR T790M mutation-positive NSCLC  Aumseqa is an oral, third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that selectively targets mutated EGFR to inhibit tumor cell growth and reduce the spread of EGFR-mutated lung cancer, while…

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in January 2026 

Shots:  Approval numbers were lower, but the impact remained strong the FDA cleared one new drug in January 2026 versus three in January 2025, reflecting continued innovation in areas of high unmet need  Zycubo from Sentynl Therapeutics was approved for pediatric Menkes disease, offering a targeted treatment for this rare, life-threatening genetic copper deficiency disorder  Clinical results were striking, showing…

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Saya Biologics and Kashiv BioSciences Partner to Introduce a Biosimilar Supportive Oncology Therapy in Mexico and the CAC Region 

Shots:  Saya Biologics has signed a strategic partnership with Kashiv BioSciences to register and commercialize a supportive oncology therapy in Mexico and the CAC region  As per the deal, the agreement spans 11 countries across Mexico and the CAC region. Saya Biologics will handle regulatory registration, commercialization, and distribution, while Kashiv BioSciences will oversee manufacturing and supply.   Saya has already submitted the regulatory dossier in Mexico,…

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