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CuraTeQ Biologics Reports Positive P-III study results for Denosumab biosimilar for postmenopausal osteoporosis 

Shots:  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 Grants Accelerated Approval to Stealth BioTherapeutics’ Forzinity for Barth Syndrome 

Shots:  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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STADA Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Kefdensis and Zvogra (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)  

Shots:  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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KalVista Pharmaceuticals Reports EC and Swissmedic Approval of Ekterly (Sebetralstat) for Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) 

Shots:  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 Approves Servier’s Voranigo (vorasidenib) for Grade 2 IDH-Mutant Glioma in the EU 

Shots:  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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Celltrion

Celltrion Receives the Health Canada’s Approval for Stoboclo and Osenvelt (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: 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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Incyte

Incyte Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Approval of Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) for Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Shots: 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 sign a semi-exclusive licensing deal with Horus Pharma to commercialize the FYB203/Baiama (Biosimilar, Eylea)  

Shots:  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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