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Novo Nordisk’s Awiqli (QW basal insulin icodec) has received CHMP’s positive opinion and recommending it for the final approval which is anticipated in next ~67days/ ~2mos
The opinion was supported by the six P-IIIa (ONWARDS) study assessing the safety & efficacy of Awiqli in type 1 & type 2 diabetes adults (n= >4,000) incl.…
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The US FDA has approved Tryvio (12.5mg, oral, QD, with/without food) in addition with antihypertensive drugs to treat hypertensive adults not controlled on other drugs
The P-III (PRECISION) trial assessed the efficacy of Tryvio for hypertensive adults with SBP ≥140 mmHg receiving at least 3 antihypertensive therapies with the 1EP as change in SiSBP…
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The company has developed Versavo as a biosimilar of Avastin, approved for the treatment of various cancer indications incl. metastatic colorectal cancer, advanced non-squamous NSCLC, recurrent glioblastoma, mRCC, advanced cervical cancer, ovarian cancer & metastatic breast cancer
Based on the clinical evaluation, Versavo is expected to be approved and launched across the UK as…
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Bio-Thera Solutions and SteinCares have entered into a new licensing agreement for marketing two biosimilars as per which SteinCares gains exclusive distribution and marketing rights to Bio-Thera's products across Brazil and the rest of the region
Under the agreement, Bio-Thera will handle the biosimilars’ development & regulatory submissions with the US FDA & the…
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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Rezdiffra for treating noncirrhotic NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (F2 to F3) supported by the P-III (MAESTRO-NASH) study assessing its safety & efficacy at 100mg & 80mg dosing vs PBO in NASH patients (n=1,759)
The results after 52wks. showed improved NASH resolution (incl. a…
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BeiGene’s Tevimbra has received the US FDA’s approval as a monotx. to treat unresectable or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after previous systemic chemotherapy (CT) excl. PD-(L)1 inhibitor. The US availability is anticipated in H2’24
The approval was supported by the P-III (RATIONALE 302) study assessing the safety & efficacy of Tevimbra vs…
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Celltrion has reported BLA submission for CT-P39, biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), to the US FDA for all indications as of the reference product incl. asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), IgE-mediated food allergy (US only) & CSU
The submission was supported by the data, showing comparable efficacy & safety, from P-III study…
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The US FDA approved Fresenius’ Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg) developed as a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)
According to the patent settlement agreement signed between Fresenius Kabi and Genentech for Tyenne, Fresenius has the license to market its tocilizumab products across the US as per the undisclosed licensing dates
Tyenne functions as an Interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor…
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Sandoz has received the US FDA’s approval for Wyost & Jubbonti (denosumab-bbdz), biosimilars of Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab), based on the clinical studies demonstrating their similarity with the reference drugs
The company’s Jubbonti Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program has also been approved to educate HCPs & patients about the severe hypocalcemia risk…
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Biocon, Bayer & Regeneron have signed an agreement to commercialize and distribute Yesafili, the biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) Injections across Canada
Under the terms of the agreement, Biocon has set Jul 1, 2025, as the launch date for Yesafili (2mg NDS for vials and prefilled syringes). Earlier in Mar 2023, Health Canada approved…

