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Chime Biologics & Daewoong Partner to Develop and Commercialize of Dupilumab (Biosimilar, Dupixent) in Global Markets 

Shots:  Chime Biologics and Daewoong Pharmaceutical signed a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture a biosimilar version of Dupixent  Chime Biologics will support Daewoong's global biosimilar ambitions with its end-to-end development expertise, AI platform, and China's bioprocess supply chain ecosystem  Dupilumab (Dupixent) is a mAb that blocks IL-4 and IL-13 signaling to treat Type 2 inflammation  Ref: Chime Biologics |   Image: Chime Biologics and Daewoong Pharmaceutical | Press Release Related…
June 2, 2026

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Immedica Receives EC Approval for Zepzelca + Tecentriq to Treat 1L ES-SCLC 

Shots:  The EC has approved Zepzelca (Lurbinectedin) + Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) as a 1L therapy for adults with ES-SCLC whose disease remains stable after initial treatment with Tecentriq, carboplatin, & etoposide  Approval was based on P-III (IMforte) trial results, showing Zepzelca + Tecentriq reduced the risk of progression or death by 46% & death risk by 27% vs Tecentriq alone. Trial showed mOS of 13.2 vs 10.6mos. & mPFS of 5.4 vs 2.1 mos. for Zepzelca + Tecentriq vs Tecentriq alone,…
June 1, 2026

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Celltrion Seeks Canadian Approval for CT-P55 (Biosimilar, Cosentyx)  

Shots:  Celltrion has applied to Health Canada for marketing authorization for CT-P55, a biosimilar of Cosentyx (secukinumab), for all indications held by the reference product, including plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis  The application was based on a clinical study in 172 healthy subjects, in which CT-P55 demonstrated pharmacokinetic equivalence to the reference product and comparable…
June 1, 2026

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Shionogi Secures US FDA Approval of Xocova for PEP COVID-19 Prevention

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Xocova (ensitrelvir) for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) of COVID-19 in adults and adolescents (age≥12 yrs) following exposure to a person with COVID-19  Approval was based on a global P-III (SCORPIO-PEP) trial in 2,387 participants aged ≥12 yrs exposed to a household member with symptomatic COVID-19. The primary analysis included 2,041 SARS-CoV-2-negative participants who received Xocova (n=1,030; 375 mg on…
May 29, 2026

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Wockhardt Receives US FDA Approval for Zaynich to Treat cUTI Including Pyelonephritis 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Zaynich (Cefepime and Zidebactam) for treating adults with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), including pyelonephritis, caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacteria  Approval was based on a P-III (ENHANCE-1) trial in 530 adults with cUTI or acute pyelonephritis across 64 global sites, where Zaynich demonstrated superior clinical and microbiological response rates vs. meropenem (89.0% vs. 68.4%) and was generally well tolerated  Zaynich is an injectable…
May 29, 2026

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Haisco Pharmaceutical Secures US FDA Approval of Cypsedo for Adult General Anesthesia Prior to Surgery 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Cypsedo (Cipepofol) to induce general anesthesia in adults undergoing surgery  Cipepofol (Chinese trade name: Sishuning) is China's first domestically developed Class 1 innovative intravenous anesthetic with global IP rights. It is approved in China for procedural sedation, induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, and ICU sedation during mechanical ventilation  In Dec 2020, Cipepofol, approved…
May 29, 2026

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Novartis Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion of Vijoice for PROS Disorders 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Vijoice (alpelisib) for pts (age≥2 yrs) with severe or life-threatening PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS) disorders who require systemic therapy  EMA’s recommendation is supported by a retrospective study of 57 PROS pts (age≥2 yrs) treated with alpelisib through a compassionate use program. Pts achieving at least a 20% reduction in the size of 1–3 abnormal growths or tumours after 24 wks, based…
May 21, 2026

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Boehringer Ingelheim Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion of Jascayd for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Jascayd (nerandomilast) for the treatment of adults with IPF and PPF  Opinion was supported by the P-III (FIBRONEER-IPF and FIBRONEER-ILD) trials; both trials met their 1EPs, showing nerandomilast slowed lung function decline vs PBO through Wk-52. Nerandomilast also demonstrated a favorable safety/tolerability profile, with no liver monitoring requirement and PBO-like discontinuation rates as monotx.   Jascayd (PO, BID) is a PDE4B inhibitor with antifibrotic and…
May 21, 2026

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in April 2026    

Shots:  The European Medicines Agency advanced multiple approvals and late-stage recommendations in April 2026 across infectious diseases, neurology, immunology, endocrinology, and rare disorders, involving companies including Merck, Moderna, Novartis, Sanofi, and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma  CHMP positive opinions included Redemplo for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, Itvisma for spinal muscular atrophy, and Cenrifki for non-relapsing SPMS  The EC also approved therapies including Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants, mCOMBRIAX for influenza/COVID-19 prevention, Palsonify for acromegaly, Rhapsido for…
May 19, 2026

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Formycon and Klinge Biopharma Launch FYB203 (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU 

Shots:  Formycon and licensing partner Klinge Biopharma have reported the EU launch of FYB203, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2mg (aflibercept)  FYB203 is now available in the EU as a PFS under the brand names Ahzantive and Baiama. The launch began on May 15, 2026, in key markets including Germany, France, and Italy, with further expansion across Central and Eastern Europe planned…
May 19, 2026

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