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Dong-A ST Receives EC Approval for Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:  Dong-A ST received EC approval for Imuldosa (DMB-3115), a biosimilar of Janssen's Stelara (Ustekinumab), following CHMP’s positive opinion & FDA's approval  Imuldosa, initially developed by Dong-A Socio Holdings & Meiji Seika Pharma, & was transferred to Dong-A ST in 2020 for global development and commercialization. In 2021, it was out-licensed to Intas Pharmaceuticals for…
December 19, 2024

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Ionis
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Ionis’ Tryngolza (Olezarsen) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Adults with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) 

Shots:    The US FDA has approved Tryngolza (80mg, QM, self-administered via an auto-injector) as an adj. for reducing triglycerides (TG) in FCS patients, based on a P-III (BALANCE) study. Further submission is under review in the EU, with more filings planned   The P-III study involved FCS patients with fasting TG levels of ≥880mg/dL. Trial showed…
December 19, 2024

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Xcovery
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Xcovery Holdings Receives US FDA Approval for Ensacove (Ensartinib) to Treat ALK-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC 

Shots:    Xcovery Holdings has received the US FDA’s approval for Ensacove (225mg, oral, QD) for ALK+, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in patients not previously treated with ALK-targeted therapy  Approval was based on a global P-III (eXalt3) study assessing ensartinib vs crizotinib in 290 patients, demonstrating significantly improved PFS with mPFS of 25.8 vs 12.7mos.…
December 18, 2024

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Celltrion
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The US FDA Grants Approval to Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:  Celltrion has receive the US FDA’s approval for Steqeyma, biosimilar version of J&J’s Stelara (ustekinumab), to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, & ulcerative colitis  The approval was supported by P-III study in mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis with 1EP as change in the PASI for skin symptoms, showing therapeutic equivalence b/w Steqeyma…
December 17, 2024

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Celltrion
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Celltrion Secures the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea), Stoboclo & Osenvelt (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva) and Avtozma (Biosimilar, RoActemra) 

Shots:  The P-III trial of Eydenzelt vs Eylea (aflibercept) in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients achieved its 1EP of BCVA improvement at wk.8, demonstrating equivalent efficacy, safety & immunogenicity  The P-III study of Stoboclo & Osenvelt vs Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) in patients (n=479) achieved its 1EP, showing equivalent efficacy in lumbar spine bone mineral…
December 16, 2024

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Bio-Thera Solutions and SteinCares Add Another Biosimilar, Expanding their Alliance

Shots:  Bio-Thera Solutions has expanded its collaboration with SteinCares, granting it exclusive rights to market a third biosimilar in Brazil and the LATAM region  Bio-Thera will handle development, the US FDA & the EMA submissions to support LATAM regulatory filings & commercial supply of each biosimilar from its Chinese manufacturing facilities  SteinCares will utilize its…
December 16, 2024

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Celltrion
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Celltrion Secures the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea), Stoboclo & Osenvelt (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva) and Avtozma (Biosimilar, RoActemra)

Shots:  The P-III trial of Eydenzelt vs Eylea (aflibercept) in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients achieved its 1EP of BCVA improvement at wk.8, demonstrating equivalent efficacy, safety & immunogenicity  The P-III study of Stoboclo & Osenvelt vs Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) in patients (n=479) achieved its 1EP, showing equivalent efficacy in lumbar spine bone mineral…
December 16, 2024

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Arcturus and Meiji Seika Pharma Report the EMA’s Positive Opinion of Kostaive for COVID-19 

  Shots:     The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinion to Kostaive (zepomeran) for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in subjects of age ≥18yrs.  The EC’s decision on marketing authorization will follow subsequently  Kostaive is a self-amplifying mRNA vaccine that codes for the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to provide active immunization against COVID-19  Ref: Arcturus Therapeutics and Meiji…
December 16, 2024

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Galderma
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Galderma’s Nemluvio (Nemolizumab) Secures the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Moderate-To-Severe Atopic Dermatitis (AD) 

Shots:    The US FDA has approved Nemluvio + TCS ± calcineurin inhibitors (TCI) to treat mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis in patients unresponsive to topical therapies  Approval was based on the P-III (ARCADIA) study of the combination vs PBO in patients (n=1,728; ≥12yrs.), showing significant skin clearance in both co-1EPs of IGA score (0/1) &…
December 13, 2024

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Checkpoint Therapeutics
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Checkpoint Therapeutics’ Unloxcyt (Cosibelimab-ipdl) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC) 

Shots:    Checkpoint has received the US FDA’s approval for Unloxcyt (1,200mg, IV, over 60 minutes, Q3W) to treat metastatic or locally advanced cSCC in adults, ineligible for curative surgery or radiation  Approval was based on the P-I (CK-301-101) trial in solid tumor patients (incl. cSCC: N=109), showing ORR of 48% with mDoR of 17.7mos. in…
December 13, 2024

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