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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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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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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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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 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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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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The US FDA and EMA have accepted the BLA & MAA of BAT2206 for treating moderate to severe plaque PsO in adults eligible for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active PsA, moderate to severe active CD & moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis. BLA in China is under review
The applications were supported by…
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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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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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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 …

