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The US FDA has approved Emergent BioSolutions’ supplemental NDA (sNDA) for over-the-counter (OTC) NARCAN Nasal Spray to be packaged in a new, compact carrying case designed to improve portability and everyday preparedness
The new carrying case includes two blister-packed doses with a Quick Start Guide and is intended to increase accessibility, discretion, and likelihood…
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ImmunityBio announced positive results from two clinical studies evaluating ANKTIVA (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept) in combination with checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), demonstrating statistically significant immune restoration across 151 pts
In 1L NSCLC, the randomized QUILT-2.023 study showed a significant and sustained increase in absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) with ANKTIVA +…
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The EC has approved Ondibta, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen, reference medicine Lantus and SoloStar, developed and registered by Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, anticipated launch by early 2027
Ondibta is approved for treating diabetes mellitus in pts (age≥ 2 yrs.) and matches Lantus, SoloStar in safety, quality, and efficacy
In Dec 2018, Sandoz partnered with…
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J&J has reported positive topline Phase III (MajesTEC-9) results demonstrating that Tecvayli (teclistamab) monotx. significantly outperformed SoC in r/r multiple myeloma
The study included patients with 1–3 prior therapies, all previously treated with anti-CD38 antibodies and lenalidomide. Most patients were refractory to anti-CD38 mAbs (85%), lenalidomide (79%), and their last therapy (>90%). Tecvayli achieved…
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Innovation peaked in December 2025, as the FDA delivered a wave of approvals spanning cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, respiratory immunology, rare hematologic disorders, and acute cardiovascular and neurologic conditions highlighting both scientific breadth and clinical precision
Seven notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, including LIB Therapeutics’ Lerochol for LDL lowering, Innoviva’s Nuzolvence for gonorrhea, GSK’s Exdensur for asthma with eosinophilic phenotype, Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo…
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The US FDA has accepted the BLA for HLX04, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab)
BLA was supported by analytical similarity studies, a P-I PK comparability trial in healthy subjects, and a multicenter P-III trial in pts with metastatic colorectal cancer, evaluating HLX04 vs the reference product for safety, PK, and immunogenicity
Henlius is advancing a P-II/III trial of HLX04 + serplulimab for 1L…
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The Ghana FDA has approved BioUcenta, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) for diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy
The Ghana FDA approval followed a rigorous, science-based review referencing comprehensive data previously evaluated and accepted by the EMA
BioUcenta is exclusively licensed to Bio Usawa for Sub-Saharan Africa by Bioeq AG
Ref: Bio Usawa | Image: Bio Usawa | Press Release
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The EC has approved Waskyra (etuvetidigene autotemcel), an ex vivo gene therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)
Waskyra is a single-administration therapy that uses a patient’s CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, modified with a lentiviral vector carrying the WAS gene
The EC’s decision follows a CHMP opinion issued in November 2025 recommending marketing authorization, with the same therapy also approved by…
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The EC has approved VacPertagen as a booster aganist Pertussis for pts (age≥12) and for passive infant protection via maternal immunization during pregnancy
CHMP recommendation was supported by data from three clinical trials and nine supportive studies, all consistently demonstrating that VacPertagen is safe for use in teenagers, adults, and pregnant women across populations
VacPertagen is an acellular pertussis vaccine with two components, including recombinant…
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CuraTeQ Biologics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, has received NOC from the BRDD for Dyrupeg, a biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
Dyrupeg (pegfilgrastim) is a long-acting form of filgrastim that mimics human G-CSF, stimulating bone marrow to increase white blood cell production and treat neutropenia
In 2025, Dyrupeg received marketing authorization from the EC and the UK MHRA, with three additional CuraTeQ biosimilar…

