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Knight Therapeutics has amended its agreement with Incyte Biosciences to gain exclusive distribution rights for retifanlimab (Brand name: Zynyz in the US and EU) and axatilimab (Brand name: Niktimvo in the US) in LATAM
Under the amended deal, Incyte will develop, manufacture, and supply retifanlimab and axatilimab, while Knight will handle regulatory approvals and…
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The FDA has granted accelerated approval for Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Modeyso (dordaviprone) to treat diffuse midline glioma with an H3 K27M mutation in pts (aged≥ 1 yrs.) with progressive disease after prior therapy. Continued approval depends on results from the P-III (ACTION) trial
Approval was based on data from 50 pts across 5 studies, showing…
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Intas Pharmaceuticals, through its Accord subsidiaries, has completed the acquisition of Coherus BioSciences’ Udenyca (pegfilgrastim-cbqv), a biosimilar of Neulasta
With the acquisition, Accord BioPharma, Intas’ U.S. specialty arm, continues Udenyca commercialization, offering patient-friendly administration options autoinjector (AI), on-body injector (OBI), and prefilled syringe (PFS)
Udenyca is a leukocyte growth factor used to reduce infection risk in…
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Kashiv BioSciences and MS Pharma have signed a license & supply agreement for ADL-018, a Xolair (omalizumab) biosimilar, across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with anticipated regulatory submissions in Q4’25
Under the agreement, Kashiv BioSciences will develop ADL-018, while MS Pharma will handle licensing, distribution, and commercialization in MENA, with local…
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Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients
Samsung Bioepis Collaborates with Harrow to Commercialize its Ophthalmology Biosimilars in the…
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CivicaScript announced plans to distribute the biosimilar ustekinumab-aauz for CICs incl. plaque PsO, PsA, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis, with its launch anticipated on Jan 01, 2026
Ustekinumab-aauz targets IL-12 & 23, helping regulate immune and inflammatory responses. Produced by Fresenius Kabi, it will be exclusively distributed by CivicaScript in the US and is interchangeable with…
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Characterized by an itchy skin rash, urticaria, commonly known as hives, is often triggered by allergic reactions to food, medications, or contact with irritants.
PharmaShots’ Disease of the Month report aims to educate a broad audience about health conditions affecting communities across the globe. This monthly feature provides a comprehensive overview of each disease,…
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The EC has approved Attrogy (diflunisal) to treat hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR amyloidosis) in adults with stage 1 or 2 polyneuropathy in all EEA states
EC approval was based on a P-III trial showing that diflunisal significantly slowed disease progression in patients with TTR amyloidosis. At 24 mos. baseline, 1EP met diflunisal led to…
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The CHMP has recommended to Voranigo for treating patients (age: ≥12yrs.; wt≥ 40kg) with Gr2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1/2 mutation post-surgery but do not currently require radiotherapy or CT; anticipated EC decision in all 30 EEA states
The CHMP opinion is based on the global P-III (INDIGO) trial (N=331), which included…

