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Formycon and Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi and Formycon Report the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of FYB202 (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:    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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Junshi Biosciences Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of Loqtorzi (Toripalimab) Across Two Indications 

Shots:    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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Ipsen

Ipsen’s Iqirvo (Elafibranor) Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Treating Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) 

Shots:    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…

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Johnson& Johnson

Johnson & Johnson’s Yuvanci (macitentan and tadalafil) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Treating Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) 

Shots:    The CHMP has granted positive opinion to Yuvanci [macitentan (10mg) + tadalafil (40mg)] as a substitution therapy of PAH adults, based on P-III (A DUE) study  The P-III (A DUE) trial assessed Yuvanci STCT vs macitentan (10mg) & tadalafil (40mg) alone in PAH patients (n=187). Subjects with PVR ≥240 dyn×s/cm5 randomly received M/T STCT…

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Bio-Thera New

Bio-Thera Solutions Reports the Initiation of Combined P-I/P-III Study of BAT3306 (Biosimilar, Keytruda)

Shots:    Bio-Thera Solutions has commenced the patients dosing under the combined P-I/P-III study evaluating BAT3306, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab)  The trial aims at assessing PK profile, safety & efficacy of BAT3306 vs Keytruda among patients (n=676) with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (nsNSCLC)  In addition, the company is also developing biosimilars of…

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Sun Pharma

Sun Pharma’s Leqselvi (Deuruxolitinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Treating Severe Alopecia Areata 

Shots:    The US FDA has granted approval to the company’s Leqselvi (8mg) tablets for treating severe alopecia areata adults  Approval was supported by two P-III (THRIVE-AA1 & THRIVE-AA2) studies that assessed the scalp hair regrowth using the SALT score with Leqselvi (8mg or 12mg, BID) vs PBO in adults (n=1223; 18-65yrs.) with severe alopecia areata…

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Insights+ EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in June 2024

Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in June 2024

Shots:   The EMA granted Positive Opinion to 4 Biologics and 3 New Chemical Entities in June 2024, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry  The major highlighted drugs were Merck’s Winrevair to treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) and Roche’s PiaSky for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH)  PharmaShots has compiled a list of 5 drugs that…

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STADA and Alvotech Introduces Uzpruvo (Biosimilar, Stelara) Across the EU

Shots:    The company has introduced Uzpruvo, biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab) across the EU to treat gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications. Uzpruvo is available in a pre-filled syringes with a thinner needle & is latex-free to avoid allergic reactions   Further EU launches are expected in the upcoming mos., pending national price approvals through a fully European supply…

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Samsung Bioepis

Samsung Bioepis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Epysqli (Biosimilar, Soliris)

 Shots:    The US FDA has granted approval to the company’s BLA of Epysqli (eculizumab-aagh), a biosimilar version of Soliris (eculizumab)  Approval was supported by data from the P-I trial depicting similar PK/PD, safety, tolerability & immunogenicity profiles among healthy subjects and the P-III trial showing comparable efficacy, safety, PK & immunogenicity in PNH patients b/w Epysqli vs Soliris …

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