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Alvotech has entered into a supply & commercialization agreement with Advanz Pharma for AVT10, a biosimilar version of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol)
Alvotech & Advanz Pharma have previously partnered on biosimilars for over 10 reference biologics, with a plan to launch their first biosimilars in the EU by Q4’25
Cimzia binds with both soluble &…
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Unnatural Products (UNP) & argenx have entered into a strategic multi-target research collaboration to identify & develop oral macrocyclic peptide drugs for hard-to-target diseases leveraging UNP’s drug discovery platform
As per the deal, UNP will receive upfront payment, equity investment, near-term, & R&D payments, plus ~$1.5B in research, development, regulatory, & commercial milestones as well as…
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The EC has granted conditional approval to Ziihera in 30 EEA states for the treatment of inoperable locally advanced or metastatic HER2+ (IHC 3+) BTC adults, who were previously treated with ≥1L of therapy
Approval was based on P-IIb (HERIZON-BTC-01) trial assessing Ziihera in 87 pts, where Arm 1 (n=80: 18 had IHC 2+…
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Formycon has reported that Klinge Biopharma, holder of global rights to FYB203/Ahzantive (aflibercept-mrbb), has signed an exclusive licensing deal with Valorum Biologics for commercialization across the US and Canada
As per the deal, Klinge will receive upfront, milestone, and royalty payments on net sales. Formycon will receive a mid-single—to low-double-digit percentage of all payments…
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Harbour BioMed & Otsuka Pharmaceutical have entered into a global strategic collaboration to advance HBM7020 for the treatment of autoimmune diseases
As per the deal, Otsuka will receive an exclusive global license to develop, manufacture, & commercialize HBM7020 excl. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan in exchange for $47M in upfront & near-term…
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The CHMP has recommended Usymro (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product
Opinion was based on comprehensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. extensive analytical characterization, P-I trial in healthy subjects & P-III trial in mod. to sev. plaque PsO pts, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK &…
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The CHMP has recommended Rezdiffra (resmetirom) for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic MASH with mod. to advanced liver fibrosis; the EC’s decision is expected by Aug 2025
Opinion was based on P-III (MAESTRO-NASH) trial assessing Rezdiffra (100 & 80mg, PO, QD) vs PBO in MASH pts, which met its 1EPs of fibrosis improvement…
This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilar, Animal Health & DigiHealth. Check out our full report below:
Johnson & Johnson Reports P-II (RedirecTT-1) Trial Data on Talvey + Tecvayli for R/R Multiple Myeloma
Read More: J&J
Camurus Reports Topline P-IIb (POSITANO) Trial Data on CAM2029 for…
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Dizal has completed pts enrollment in P-III (WU-KONG28) trial of sunvozertinib as a 1L treatment of NSCLC harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations (exon20ins); NDA under the US FDA’s priority review (PDUFA: Jul 7, 2025)
Trial assessed sunvozertinib vs Pt-based doublet CTs in treatment-naïve NSCLC pts with EGFR exon20ins across 16 countries & regions…
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Japan’s MHLW has accepted sNDA of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.
Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing non-inferiority & safety of Arexvy RSV vaccine in individuals (18-49yrs.; n=426) compared to adults (≥60yrs.; n=429); an additional cohort (18-49yrs.; n=603) was followed for…

