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Cytiva and Yoshindo Collaborate to Strengthen Domestic Biosimilar Manufacturing through their FlexFactory Contract in Japan 

Shots:  Cytiva and Yoshindo sign a FlexFactory contract to support the establishment of domestic biosimilar drug substance manufacturing in Japan. The investment is partly supported by Japan’s MHLW  Yoshindo plans to supply biosimilars from its Toyama plant starting in 2028, supporting a stable and affordable biologics supply in Japan  Cytiva’s FlexFactory platform uses modular bioprocessing technologies to support faster transition from facility design to GMP…
March 23, 2026

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Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical Receives Manufacturing & Marketing Approval for Tocilizumab BS MA (Biosimilar, Actemra) in Japan  

Shots:  The company has received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)   Tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar jointly developed by Mochida Pharmaceutical and Gedeon Richter. Under their agreement with AYUMI Pharmaceutical, Mochida will supply the product, while AYUMI will handle its sales in Japan   Mochida Pharmaceutical…
March 23, 2026

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Formycon Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron & Bayer for Commercialization of FYB203 (Biosimilar, Eylea)  

Shots:  Formycon has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for the commercialization of FYB203, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept 0.05 ml of 40 mg/mL solution), in the EU  Under the agreement, both products may launch in the EU and other regions, including LATAM and Asia-Pacific, from May 2026. Earlier, in October 2025, Formycon secured…
March 19, 2026

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in February 2026    

Shots:  The European Commission approved multiple innovative therapies across vaccines, oncology, cardiology, immunology, and rare diseases, including products from Moderna, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Cytokinetics, ImmunityBio, and GSK  The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from Ipsen, X4 Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, and Moderna, alongside additional recommendations for therapies targeting chronic spontaneous urticaria, WHIM syndrome, pediatric…
March 17, 2026

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Celltrion Introduces Remsima IV Liquid Formulation (Biosimilar, Remicade) in the EU 

Shots:  Following the EU approval of Remsima IV in Nov’25, Celltrion launched Remsima IV, a biosimilar version of Remicade (Infliximab), across Europe  Celltrion has filed and secured patents for the Remsima liquid formulation across most EU countries, including key markets such as the UK, Germany, and France  The Remsima liquid formulation adds to existing IV (100 mg lyophilized) and SC options, aligning with clinical demand in Europe…
March 11, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in February 2026 

Shots:  Approval momentum strengthened in February 2026, with the US FDA clearing four new therapies across dermatology, psychiatry, and rare pediatric disorders highlighting both volume and therapeutic impact.  Four notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, Acrotech Biopharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Adquey for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ Bysanti for acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, Immedica Pharma’s Loargys for ARG1-D–related hyperargininemia, and Ascendis Pharma’s Yuviwel to improve growth in children with achondroplasia  Overall, February 2026 reflected…
March 10, 2026

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Key Biosimilars Events of February 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum accelerated globally with multiple biosimilars securing key approvals and positive opinions, including Sandoz’s Enzeevu (Eylea biosimilar) in the US and Canada, Accord BioPharma’s Filkri (Neupogen biosimilar) US FDA approval, EC approvals for Gotenfia (Simponi biosimilar) and Ranluspec (Lucentis biosimilar), and CHMP positive opinions for tocilizumab and insulin biosimilars.  Strategic partnerships expanded regional access as companies including Alvotech, Bio-Thera Solutions, Formycon,…
March 3, 2026

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Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Bysumlog and Dazparda (Biosimilar, Humalog and NovoRapid) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Bysumlog (insulin lispro) and Dazparda (insulin aspart), a biosimilar version of Humalog and  NovoRapid, respectively, across all 30 EEA states  Opinion was supported by P-I demonstrating biosimilarity and comparable safety of Bysumlog vs Humalog and Dazparda vs NovoLog/NovoRapid.  Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals signed a development, license, and commercialization agreement with Sandoz for three insulin biosimilars: glargine, lispro, and aspart. Upon approval, Sandoz…
February 27, 2026

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Gedeon Richter Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Tuyory (Biosimilar, RoActemra) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Gedeon Richter’s Tuyory, a biosimilar version of RoActemra (Tocilizumab)  Tuyory (tocilizumab) inhibits IL-6 signaling and is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (including polyarthritis), giant cell arteritis, cytokine release syndrome, and COVID-19. It is available in both IV and SC forms, with dosing and presentations matching the reference product  Tuyory was co-developed by Gedeon Richter and Mochida Pharmaceutical …
February 27, 2026

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Novartis Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion for Remibrutinib for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) 

Shots: The CHMP has recommended approval of remibrutinib for CSU in adults with inadequate response to H1-antihistamines, with a final decision from the EC expected within ~2 mos.  Opinion was supported by the global P-III REMIX-1 & 2 trials in 925 pts uncontrolled on second-generation H1-antihistamines, where remibrutinib showed superiority vs PBO in ISS7, HSS7 & UAS7 at Wk 12, with itch and hive improvement from Wk 1 sustained to Wk 52, along with…
February 26, 2026

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