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Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere Pharmaceutical ~$1.26B Deal to Develop SIM0709

Shots: Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere have entered a license and collaboration agreement to develop SIM0709, a preclinical TL1A/IL-23p19 bispecific antibody, for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) As per the deal, Boehringer Ingelheim gains global rights to the asset excluding Greater China, while Simcere is eligible for an upfront payment, milestones up to €1.058B…
January 28, 2026

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ABANZA Secures US FDA 510(k) Clearance for QuadLock Fixation System for ACL Reconstruction

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to ABANZA’s QuadLock Fixation System, a knotless, bidirectional, tension-adjustable device for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction In biomechanical testing under high-demand cyclic loading, QuadLock demonstrated <0.5 mm cyclic displacement representing a >500% reduction in cyclic displacement and >1,000 N pullout strength vs conventional fixation methods QuadLock is…
January 28, 2026

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Roche Receives the Health Canada Approval for Gazyva to Treat Active Lupus Nephritis

Shots: Health Canada has approved Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for adults with active lupus nephritis receiving standard therapy Approval was based on P-II (NOBILITY) & P-III (REGENCY) trials, where in REGENCY (n=271), 46.4% on Gazyva + SoC achieved CRR vs 33.1% on SoC. Gazyva’s safety profile was consistent with its well-established profile from haematology-oncology indications Gazyva is…
January 28, 2026

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Neurocrine Biosciences Initiates P-II Study of NBI-1065890 to Treat Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) in Adults

Shots: Neurocrine Biosciences has initiated a P-II study of investigational NBI-1065890 in adults with TD P-II study of NBI-1065890 will enroll ~100 adults with TD, evaluating efficacy, safety, and tolerability, with the 1EP being change from baseline in Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) total score at Wk 8 NBI-1065890 is a selective oral VMAT2 inhibitor…
January 27, 2026

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MS Pharma enters an exclusive biosimilar partnership with Hetero 

Shots:  MS Pharma has signed a strategic partnership with Hetero to localize five established biosimilars across key areas, including oncology, immunology, and hematology, in the MENA region  The exclusive agreement will be implemented through El Kendi (MS Pharma Group’s Algeria affiliate) and Hetero Biopharma, a subsidiary of Hetero Group  This marks Hetero’s first local partnership in Algeria, supporting…
January 26, 2026

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2025 EMA Drug Approvals Outlook: A Year of Intentional, Biology Led Medicine Across Europe 

Shots:  EMA approvals in 2025 reinforce a biology-first regulatory standard, favoring mutation-exact, genotype-defined, and severity-weighted therapies that narrow indications, elevate rare diseases, and reward durability of benefit over rapid market expansion  Convenience at the EMA is no longer cosmetic, it is integral to benefit–risk assessment, with oral, subcutaneous, and low-burden dosing strategies increasingly tied to adherence, long-term outcomes,…
January 22, 2026

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Zydus Lifesciences Launches Tishtha (Biosimilar, Opdivo) in India 

    Shots:  Zydus Lifesciences has reported Tishtha, biosimilar version of Opdivo (Nivolumab), is now available in the India  Tishtha will be available in 100 mg and 40 mg strengths  Nivolumab is a mAb targeting PD-1 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and is approved worldwide for cancers, including melanoma, mesothelioma, head and neck, and urothelial carcinoma   Ref: Zydus  | Image: Zydus |  Press Release  Related News: Shanghai Henlius Receives the US FDA…
January 22, 2026

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in December 2025   

Shots:  Innovation in drug development continues to reshape patient care across dermatology, cardiology, immunology, oncology, respiratory medicine, and infectious diseases, as regulatory momentum in Europe remains strong toward the end of 2025. Recent EMA actions highlight how advanced biologics, precision small molecules, and next-generation vaccines are translating clinical breakthroughs into real-world impact.  In December 2025, the EMA…
January 20, 2026

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