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The US FDA approved three notable therapies in June 2026, spanning diagnostic imaging, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology, highlighting continued progress in precision diagnostics, antimicrobial innovation, and rare disease treatment.
Key approvals included Ambelvist (enhanced MRI detection of lesions), Utebzi (complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis), and Lumvoa (thyroid eye disease), expanding treatment and diagnostic options for patients with diverse clinical…
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PharmaShots' latest report chronicles the transformation of the global biopharma industry from 2006–2025, highlighting how innovation, strategic M&A, AI adoption, and evolving commercialization strategies have reshaped the competitive landscape while companies navigated patent cliffs, pricing pressures, and shifting market dynamics.
The report tracks the rise and fall of leading biopharma companies over two decades driven by…
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June 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals and regulatory milestones, including Ranluspec (US FDA), Tofidence sBLA (US FDA), Liyoubao (NMPA), Zandoriah (EC), and multiple ANVISA approvals, alongside submissions for CT-P55 (Health Canada) and ADL-018 (Health Canada), expanding treatment options across immunology, ophthalmology, oncology, osteoporosis, and reproductive medicine.
Strategic collaborations between Chime Biologics–Daewoong, Polpharma Biologics–PSI CRO, Xbrane–JOINN, Samsung Bioepis–Organon, and Orion Pharma–Shilpa Biologicals advanced global biosimilar development and commercialization.
Commercial and clinical progress accelerated with the EU launch of Ahzantive, Canadian launches of Bildyos and Tuzemty, FDA acceptance of multiple BLA submissions, first patient dosing of HLX17, and positive late-stage data for SB27 and SPD8, highlighting continued global biosimilar market expansion.
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A PharmaShots Quarterly Analysis
Q2 was one of the most active quarters in recent memory for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Big Pharma leaned hard into M&A and licensing to refill pipelines, the FDA cleared a broad slate of new therapies, and AI-native partnerships continued to reshape how drugs get discovered. Below, we break down the quarter…
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) advanced multiple marketing authorizations and positive opinions in May 2026 across pulmonology, oncology, rare diseases, immunology, aesthetics, and endocrinology, involving companies including Boehringer Ingelheim, Novartis, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Pharming, and Amgen.
CHMP positive opinions included Jascayd for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive pulmonary fibrosis, Vijoice for PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS) disorders, Camizestrant (Etcamah) for ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer,…
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The US FDA approved eight therapies in May 2026 across oncology, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, anesthesia, and antimicrobial resistance, reflecting continued regulatory momentum in addressing both rare and prevalent diseases.
Key approvals included Veppanu (breast cancer), Beqalzi (mantle cell lymphoma), Baxfendy (hypertension), Hepcludex (HDV infection), Decnupaz (BPDCN), Zaynich (cUTI), Cypsedo (general anesthesia), and Xocova (COVID-19 PEP).
Overall, May 2026 underscored the FDA’s commitment to advancing innovative medicines, precision therapies, and expanded patient access,…
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May 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals including Bevqolva (Health Canada), Langlara and Immgolis/Immgolis Intri (US FDA), Bysumlog and Dazparda (EC), and Eyzanfy (MFDS), expanding competition across oncology, diabetes, immunology, and ophthalmology.
Strategic progress continued with Henlius’ FDA IND clearance for HLX05-N, alongside partnerships between IQVIA–Kexing Biopharm and Polpharma–Tuteur, supporting global development and commercialization efforts.
Commercialization accelerated through the EU launches of FYB203 and Opuviz, as well as Samsung Bioepis’ ustekinumab biosimilar launch in Japan,…
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The European Medicines Agency advanced multiple approvals and late-stage recommendations in April 2026 across infectious diseases, neurology, immunology, endocrinology, and rare disorders, involving companies including Merck, Moderna, Novartis, Sanofi, and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
CHMP positive opinions included Redemplo for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, Itvisma for spinal muscular atrophy, and Cenrifki for non-relapsing SPMS
The EC also approved therapies including Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants, mCOMBRIAX for influenza/COVID-19 prevention, Palsonify for acromegaly, Rhapsido for…
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Approval activity continued strongly into April 2026, with the US FDA authorizing two significant therapies across metabolic disease and infectious disease, reinforcing the agency’s focus on chronic disease management, long-term treatment innovation, and broader patient access.
Two notable therapies achieved regulatory clearance: Eli Lilly’s Foundayo for weight loss in obese or overweight adults with weight-related conditions,…
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Regulatory momentum stayed strong in April 2026, with key approvals including Poherdy (EC), Tuyory (EC), and multiple denosumab biosimilars in Canada, alongside NMPA IND clearances for Henlius’ HLX319 and HLX05-N and Mabwell’s Maiweijian sBLA acceptance.
Strategic activity expanded globally through Mochida–Qilu and Mabwell partnerships, while major M&A deals, Amneal–Kashiv and Sun Pharma–Organon, signaled growing biosimilar consolidation.
Pipelines and commercialization progressed with CuraTeQ’s P-III success for BP11 and Biocon’s US launch of Bosaya and Aukelso,…

