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The CHMP has recommended approval of mCOMBRIAX (mRNA-1083), a combination vaccine for prevention of influenza and COVID-19 in patients ≥50 yrs. If granted, the approval would be valid in all 30 EEA states
Opinion was based on a P-III trial evaluating mRNA-1083 in ~8,000 adults across two cohorts: ≥65yrs (n~4,000) vs co-administered Fluzone High‑Dose / Efluelda + Spikevax and 50–64yrs (n~4,000) vs Fluarix + Spikevax, where…
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Formycon & Zydus Lifescience has reported that the pivotal Dahlia PK study of FYB206, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), has met its 1EP
The multicenter PK study showed bioequivalence of FYB206 (pembrolizumab) to Keytruda
Zydus Lifesciences has exclusively in-licensed FYB206, a proposed biosimilar to Keytruda (pembrolizumab), from Formycon for the US and Canada
Ref: Zydus Lifesciences | Image: Zydus Lifesciences and Formycon | Press Release
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The EC has approved Lupin’s Ranluspec, in both vial and PFS forms, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)
Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 antibody fragment that inhibits VEGF-A and is used to treat wet AMD, macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and choroidal neovascularization
Sandoz and Lupin Limited partnered in August 2025 to develop and…
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The US FDA has accepted Roche’s NDA for giredestrant in combination with everolimus to treat adults with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer following recurrence or progression on prior endocrine-based therapy
NDA acceptance is based on P-III (evERA) study data showing giredestrant + everolimus reduced the risk of disease progression or…
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Candel Therapeutics has entered into a $100M royalty funding agreement with RTW Investments, contingent on FDA approval of Aglatimagene Besadenovec (CAN-2409) for intermediate- to high-risk localized prostate cancer
As per the deal, RTW will receive a capped, tiered single-digit percentage of US annual net sales of aglatimagene. Candel Plans to submit a BLA for…
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The US FDA has cleared NexEos Bio’s IND application to initiate a P-II/III clinical study of NTX-1024 ophthalmic solution for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
The P-II/III study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of NTX-1024 in VKC, following positive results from an open-label investigator-initiated study showing improvements in symptoms and ocular inflammation…
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Hims & Hers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eucalyptus, to expand into Australia and Japan, and deepen its presence in the UK, Germany, and Canada
As per the deal, Hims & Hers will acquire Eucalyptus for up to ~$1.15B, including upfront ~$240M in cash
The acquisition is expected to close mid-2026,…
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The US FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for NexGard (afoxolaner) chewables for treating infestations caused by New World screwworm (NWS) in dogs and puppies, and NexGard COMBO topical solution for treating infestations caused by NWS in cats and kittens
NexGard (afoxolaner) is approved for dogs only and is safe for puppies 8…
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Zydus Lifesciences has launched Anyra (aflibercept 2 mg), a biosimilar version of Eylea. Zydus has inked an agreement with Regeneron and Bayer
Aflibercept is a Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and placental growth factor (PlGF), which are members of the VEGF family of angiogenic factors that can act as mitogenic, chemotactic, and vascular permeability…
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The US FDA grants approval for commercial manufacturing of a biosimilar at Rezon Bio’s Warsaw-Duchnice facility
The FDA approval of the Warsaw-Duchnice facility follows a comprehensive review process and indicates that the site meets regulatory standards for quality systems, technical capabilities, and operational readiness to supply the US market
This approval follows earlier EMA GMP certification and authorization for commercial…

