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Eli Lilly

Eli Lilly’s Ebglyss (Lebrikizumab-lbkz) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Treating Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis 

Shots:     The US FDA has approved Ebglyss to treat moderate-to-severe AD in adults & children (≥12yrs.) weighing 88 pounds (40kg). Lilly holds its exclusive rights outside the EU, while Almirall has licensed rights in the EU  The approval was supported by P-III (ADvocate 1 & 2) studies of Ebglyss alone and P-III (ADhere) study of…

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Roche

Roche’s Tecentriq Hybreza Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Cancer Treatment 

  Shots:    The US FDA has approved Tecentriq Hybreza (SC) to treat all IV indications, incl. lung, liver, skin & soft tissue cancers. Regulatory reviews across other regions are underway  The approval was supported by P-IB/III (IMscin001) study assessing Tecentriq Hybreza (SC) vs Tecentriq (IV) in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients (n=371) failed on…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 2024

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 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       The major highlights were the US FDA’s approval of Sandoz’s Enzeevu for Treating Neovascular Age-Related…

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The NMPA Clears Shanghai Henlius’ IND Application of HLX17 (Biosimilar, Keytuda) for Treating Solid Tumors

Shots:  The NMPA has cleared IND application of HLX17 to conduct its clinical study in comparison with Keytruda for treating melanoma, NSCLC, esophageal cancer, HNSCC, CRC, HCC, biliary tract cancer, TNBC, MSI-H/dMMR cancer & gastric cancer   HLX17 was assessed under pharmacologic comparative trial, preclinical pharmacology study as well as PK/PD & immunogenicity studies that showed similarity…

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Roche

Roche’s PiaSky Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH) 

Shots:    The EC has granted approval to PiaSky (crovalimab) for treating PNH in adults & adolescents (≥12yrs., weight: ≥40kg) who are either treatment-experienced or treatment-naïve  Approval was based on P-III (COMMODORE 2) trial assessing PiaSky vs eculizumab in PNH patients not treated with C5 inhibitors plus results from another P-III trials, COMMODORE 1 (PNH patients…

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Celltrion

Celltrion’s SteQeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat Various Chronic Inflammatory Diseases 

Shots:  Following the CHMP’s positive opinion in Jun 2024, the EC has approved SteQeyma, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for treating various chronic inflammatory diseases. Approved as biologic for gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications  Approval was supported by the P-III trial of SteQeyma vs Stelara for moderate to severe plaque PsO, with 1EP as…

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SIFI and Avanzanite Bioscience’s Akantior (Polihexanide) Gains the EC’s Approval to Treat Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) 

      Shots:    Following recommendations from the EMA’s CHMP & COMP, the EC has approved Akantior to treat AK among adults & adolescents (≥12yrs.)   Approval was based on the data from P-III (ODAK) study in AK patients (n=135), published in Ophthalmology, demonstrating that the disease cured in 84.8%, full vision restoration was found in 66.7% with…

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ARS Pharma

ARS Pharmaceuticals Reports the EC’s Approval of Eurneffy (Adrenaline Nasal Spray) to Treat Type I Allergic Reactions 

Shots:    Following the US FDA approval, the EC has approved Eurneffy (2mg) for type I allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in adults & children (≥30kg). It will be available in Q4’24 through undisclosed pharmaceutical partner  The approval was supported by the results from a study, involving ~1200 administrations among >700 subjects, along with studies and peer-reviewed literature…

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