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Biogen has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alcyone Therapeutics, building on its partnership to advance ThecaFlex DRx
As per the deal, Biogen will acquire Alcyone Therapeutics for $85M upfront + potential milestone payments tied to the development & approval of ThecaFlex DRx with nusinersen & other products. The deal gives Biogen full…
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CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, reported positive P-III results for its denosumab biosimilar targeting postmenopausal osteoporosis, as an alternative to Prolia
The study involved 446 postmenopausal women across 40 sites in EU met all EPs, showing no significant differences between the biosimilar and Prolia
The trial confirmed the biosimilar's efficacy in improving…
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The US FDA has received accelerated approval from the US FDA for Forzinity (elamipretide HCl)] to improve muscle strength in pts with Barth syndrome (Wt.≥30 kg or 66 lbs)
Approval was based on efficacy and safety data from the TAZPOWER trial, which showed improved knee muscle strength
Forzinity is a mitochondrial cardiolipin binder. It…
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The CHMP has recommended Kefdensis and Zvogra, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders
Kefdensis (biosimilar to Prolia) received CHMP approval for treating osteoporosis in high-risk postmenopausal women and men with an increased risk of fractures. Zvogra (biosimilar to Xgeva) received CHMP approval for preventing skeletal events…
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The EC and Swissmedic have approved Ekterly to treat acute HAE attacks in pts (age≥12) across EEA states. Launch is expected in Germany in Q4’25 and in Switzerland in H2’26
Ekterly’s approval by the EC and Swissmedic was based on the P-III (KONFIDENT) trial. Published in NEJM (May 2024), results showed significantly faster symptom…
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The EC has approved Voranigo for treating patients (age: ≥12yrs.; wt≥ 40kg) with Gr2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1/2 mutation post-surgery, but do not currently require radiotherapy or CT across EEA states
Approval was based on the global pivotal P-III (INDIGO) trial, which demonstrated that vorasidenib significantly improved PFS and TTNI vs…
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Health Canada has approved Stoboclo & Osenvelt (CT-P41), referencing biosimilar Prolia & Xgeva, for all approved indications of the reference drugs
Approval was supported by P-III trial data in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (PMO), showing CT-P41 matched reference denosumab in efficacy & PD, with similar PK, safety, and immunogenicity
Stoboclo and Osenvelt are RANKL…
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The FDA has approved Opzelura cream 1.5% for short-term and non-continuous treatment of mild to moderate AD in non-immunocompromised children (aged≥ 2), when other topical therapies are ineffective or unsuitable
sNDA approval was based on the P-III (TRuE-AD3) trial which evaluated the safety and efficacy of ruxolitinib in over 300 children receiving 0.75%, 1.5%,…
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Formycon and Klinge Biopharma have signed a semi-exclusive licensing deal with Horus Pharma to commercialize the FYB203/Baiama (Biosimilar, Eylea) in selected EC, following a similar agreement with Teva in Jan for covering major parts of the EU & Israel
Klinge will receive upfront, milestone payments, and royalties on net sales, with Formycon earning a…
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The EMA’s CHMP has granted approvals to 1 Biologic and 3 new chemical entities in August 2025, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drug was Gilead’s Yeytuo has Secured the EC’s Approval for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV
PharmaShots has compiled a list of 4…

