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The US FDA has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) to treat cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) in adults
Efficacy was established in crossover withdrawal P-III (RESTORE) trial assessing Ctexli (250mg, PO, TID) vs PBO in pts for 24wks.
Study showed reduced levels of plasma cholestanol & urine 23S-pentol in pts compared to PBO
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Biocon Biologics has launched Yesintek (ustekinumab- kfce), a biosimilar to Stelara, to treat psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pediatric plaque psoriasis, and pediatric psoriatic arthritis across the US. The available presentations are 45 mg/0.5 mL PFS, 90 mg/mL PFS, 45 mg/0.5 mL vial, and 130 mg/26 mL vial
The approval was…
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Following the US FDA approval, the EC has approved Avtozma (biosimilar, RoActemra) to treat mod. to sev. rheumatoid arthritis (RA), active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), and giant cell arteritis (GCA)
Approval was based on the P-III trial of Avtozma (tocilizumab-anoh) vs RoActemra (tocilizumab) in mod. to sev.…
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Following the US FDA approval, the EC has approved Avtozma (biosimilar, RoActemra) to treat mod. to sev. rheumatoid arthritis (RA), active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), and giant cell arteritis (GCA)
Approval was based on the P-III trial of Avtozma (tocilizumab-anoh) vs RoActemra (tocilizumab) in mod. to sev.…
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Estrella reported the successful completion of its first dose cohort in the P-I/II (STARLIGHT-1) study assessing the safety, tolerability, PK, and preliminary efficacy of EB103 in adult patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
Preliminary data demonstrated a favorable safety profile, with no dose-limiting toxicities or treatment-related SAEs, based on this Data and…
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Alvotech and Teva have launched Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn) injection, a biosimilar to Stelara, to treat psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pediatric plaque psoriasis, and pediatric psoriatic arthritis across the US
The FDA has provisionally determined that all Selarsdi presentations can be approved as interchangeable with Stelara after exclusivity expires on Apr…
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AstraZeneca has purchased FibroGen’s China subsidiary for ~$160M ($85M enterprise value + ~$75M net cash) with closing expected in mid-2025, obtaining full rights to roxadustat in China
The sale allows FibroGen to repay its Morgan Stanley Tactical Value loan & extend its cash runway to 2027 for advancing FG-3246 in P-II trial for…
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Akeso enrolled the first patient in the P-III (HARMONi-BC1/AK112-308) study of Ivonescimab + CT for the treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic TNBC (already approved for EGFR-TKI-resistant, non-squamous NSCLC in China)
The preliminary efficacy data presented at ESMO’24 showed significant therapeutic efficacy of ivonescimab + CT and a favorable safety profile for…
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Cosette Pharmaceuticals to acquire Mayne Pharma Group for ~$430M, with shareholders receiving $4.71/share. Closing expected in Q2’25
Acquisition will strengthen Cosette’s dermatology & women’s health business, adding 12 patent-protected products incl. Vyleesi, Intrarosa, Nextstellis, Annovera, Bijuva, Imvexxy, & Rhofade along with multiple pipeline candidates in its product line upon closing
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Elanco has introduced Pet Protect, a veterinarian-formulated supplement line with scientifically-backed ingredients & NASC quality seal for dogs & cats designed to target their various health needs
Pet Protect line incl. supplements like Synovi G3 formula (hip & joint support), DVM Daily Soft Chews (multivitamins) & Lactoquil (digestive health) to maintain GI health…

