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Mochida Pharmaceutical Collaborates with Qilu Pharmaceutical to Develop & Commercialize of Follitropin Alfa (Biosimilar, Gonal‑f) Across Japan 

Shots:  Mochida Pharmaceutical has entered into a development and commercialization agreement with Qilu Pharmaceutical for a biosimilar of follitropin alfa in Japan  As per the deal, Mochida will lead development to secure marketing approval in Japan, collaborating with Qilu for early launch, and strengthening its position in Japan’s biosimilar market  Follitropin alfa is a recombinant FSH used for…

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Mabwell  Reports NMPA’s sBLA Acceptance of Maiweijian (Biosimilar, Xgeva) 

Shots:  The NMPA has accepted the sBLA of Maiweijian (Denosumab; 120mg), a biosimilar version of Xgeva, developed by its subsidiary T-mab, for preventing skeletal-related events in multiple myeloma and bone metastases from solid tumors  Maiweijian is China’s first approved 120 mg denosumab biosimilar, initially cleared in March 2024 for adults and skeletally mature adolescents with unresectable giant cell tumor of bone or cases where surgery may…

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in March 2026 

Shots:  Approval momentum accelerated in late March 2026, with the US FDA clearing five new therapies across hepatology, dermatology, rare genetic disorders, oncology, and endocrinology; highlighting both therapeutic breadth and meaningful clinical impact.  Five notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line: GSK’s Lynavoy for cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis, Johnson & Johnson’s Icotyde for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, Denali…

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Telix Partners with Regeneron to Develop and Commercialize Radiopharmaceutical Therapies for Pain in a ~$2.1B

Shots: Telix and Regeneron have entered into a collaboration to jointly develop and commercialize next-generation radiopharmaceutical therapies Telix will receive a $40M upfront from Regeneron for four initial programs, with options to expand. The companies will share commercialization costs and profits, while Telix may opt to earn up to $535M per program in development and…

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Haisco Partners with AbbVie to Develop Novel Medicines for Pain in a ~$745M Deal

Shots: Haisco Pharma entered an exclusive licensing deal with AbbVie, granting later global rights (ex-China, Hong Kong & Macau) to develop, manufacture & commercialize novel pain therapies As per the deal, Haisco will receive $30M upfront, with the potential to receive up to $715M in development, regulatory, and commercial milestones, along with tiered royalties on future…

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Sanofi

Sanofi Reports Market Authorization for Nuvaxovid, Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Options in Canada

Shots: Sanofi became the Nuvaxovid market authorization holder in Canada to supply the protein-based COVID-19 vaccine. Nuvaxovid to be available in Canada for the fall 2026-2027 season Authorization was supported by pivotal P-III trials demonstrating ~90% efficacy of Nuvaxovid in preventing symptomatic COVID-19. Demonstrated a favourable tolerability profile, supporting its use for seasonal vaccination Nuvaxovid…

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Key Biosimilars Events of March 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum remained strong, with key biosimilar launches and approvals including Celltrion’s Remsima IV (EU) and Avtozma SC (US), Teva’s FDA-approved Ponlimsi, Japan’s approval of tocilizumab BS MA by Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical, and IND clearance for HLX18 by National Medical Products Administration.  Strategic partnerships expanded access, led by Samsung Bioepis–Sandoz collaboration, Formycon’s aflibercept settlement deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, and Bio-Thera…

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Apotex Receives Health Canada Approval for Denoza (Biosimilars, Prolia) 

Shots:  Health Canada has approved Denoza (denosumab injection), a biosimilar version of Prolia  Denoza is approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at high risk of fracture. It is also authorized for all other indications of the reference biologic, as detailed in the Product Monograph  Denoza will be available in a prefilled syringe format  Ref: Apotex | Image: Apotex | Press Release…

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