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Xbrane Biopharma will reclaim full rights of BIIB801 from Biogen after the termination of their commercialization and license agreement. BIIB801 is a biosimilar version of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), under non-clinical development
The agreement was signed b/w Xbrane & Biogen in Feb 2022, under which Xbrane received a non-refundable $8M upfront. It has been terminated…
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The CHMP has granted positive opinion to Tuznue, a biosimilar version of Herceptin (trastuzumab) for the treatment of HER2+ve early & metastatic breast cancer as well as HER2+ve metastatic gastric cancer
The recommendation was supported by the data showing similarity b/w Tuznue vs Herceptin under P-I & P-III trials to evaluate the PK profile,…
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The EMA has granted approval to the company’s Avzivi (bevacizumab), a biosimilar version of Avastin. Sandoz is responsible for marketing the drug across the EU
The license and commercialization agreement b/w Bio-Thera and Sandoz was signed in Sep 2021, under which Bio-Thera had the development and manufacturing rights while Sandoz secured the commercialization…
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The CHMP has granted positive opinion to zolbetuximab + CT, with the decision anticipated in Oct 2024 & applicable across the whole EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway. Other worldwide regulatory applications are under review
Opinion was supported by 2 P-III studies assessing zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 [SPOTLIGHT (n=565)] & CAPOX [GLOW (n=507)] vs PBO…
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The CHMP has granted a positive opinion to DRL_RI (Ituxredi), a biosimilar of MabThera (rituximab)
The approval, if granted, would be applicable across the whole EU plus Norway, Iceland & Liechtenstein. A separate MAA will be submitted to the MHRA as per reliance route under the IRP
Ituxredi (CD20 directed cytolytic Ab) is for the…
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The CHMP has granted a positive opinion to Vevizye in moderate to severe dry eye disease adults treated with tear substitutes based on (ESSENCE-1 & ESSENCE-2) trials involving >1500 patients
Vevizye showed improved ocular surface health, with a reduction in corneal fluorescein staining at D15 (~71.6% responded within 4wks.); additional benefits were observed at…
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The CHMP’s positive opinion of Kayfanda to treat cholestatic pruritus in ALGS individuals (≥6mos.) was based on P-III (ASSERT) study. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q3’24
The P-III (ASSERT) study assessed the safety & efficacy of Kayfanda (120µg/kg/day) vs PBO for 24wks.to relieve itch in ALGS patients (n=52; 0-17yrs.) across North America, EU,…
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The CHMP has granted a positive opinion to Fresenius & Formycon’s FYB202, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), with the decision anticipated during Q4’24
The opinion was supported by non-clinical & clinical studies plus manufacturing data, depicting similar effectiveness, safety & PK profile of FYB202 vs Stelara among moderate to severe psoriasis vulgaris (plaque psoriasis)…
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The CHMP has granted positive opinion to 1L Loqtorzi with cisplatin & gemcitabine for recurrent, metastatic NPC as well as with cisplatin & paclitaxel for unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic ESCC; valid across the EU plus Iceland & Norway
The opinions for NPC & ESCC were supported by P-III (JUPITER-02 & JUPITER-06) trials, respectively;…
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The CHMP’s positive opinion of Iqirvo (PPAR agonist) + ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for PBC adults having inadequate UDCA response or Iqirvo alone for UDCA intolerant patients was based on P-III (ELATIVE) study. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q3’24. The company has submitted Iqirvo for PBC to the MHRA
The P-III (ELATIVE) study assessed Iqirvo…

