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The EC has approved Bildyos (60mg/mL) & Bilprevda (120mg/1.7mL), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference product
Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical, PK & clinical studies, which showed comparable immunogenicity, efficacy & safety of Bildyos & Bilprevda to reference denosumab
In 2022, Henlius…
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Avant Technologies and Austrianova signed a joint venture and licensing agreement to form Klothonova, a 50/50 Nevada-based Joint Venture focused on developing cell-based therapies using encapsulated Klotho-producing cells
Under the terms of the agreement, Klothonova will leverage Austrianova’s proprietary cell-encapsulation technology to develop and commercialize therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease,…
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Biogen has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Alcyone Therapeutics, building on its partnership to advance ThecaFlex DRx
As per the deal, Biogen will acquire Alcyone Therapeutics for $85M upfront + potential milestone payments tied to the development & approval of ThecaFlex DRx with nusinersen & other products. The deal gives Biogen full…
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Intellia Therapeutics completed enrollment in the global P-III (HAELO) study evaluating lonvo-z for treating HAE, finishing within 9mos. since the first patient was dosed in Jan 2025, with nearly half of the participants enrolled from the US
The study P-III (HAELO) study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of lonvo-z in ≥60 adults and…
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CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, reported positive P-III results for its denosumab biosimilar targeting postmenopausal osteoporosis, as an alternative to Prolia
The study involved 446 postmenopausal women across 40 sites in EU met all EPs, showing no significant differences between the biosimilar and Prolia
The trial confirmed the biosimilar's efficacy in improving…
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The CHMP has recommended Kefdensis and Zvogra, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders
Kefdensis (biosimilar to Prolia) received CHMP approval for treating osteoporosis in high-risk postmenopausal women and men with an increased risk of fractures. Zvogra (biosimilar to Xgeva) received CHMP approval for preventing skeletal events…
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The US FDA has received accelerated approval from the US FDA for Forzinity (elamipretide HCl)] to improve muscle strength in pts with Barth syndrome (Wt.≥30 kg or 66 lbs)
Approval was based on efficacy and safety data from the TAZPOWER trial, which showed improved knee muscle strength
Forzinity is a mitochondrial cardiolipin binder. It…
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The EC and Swissmedic have approved Ekterly to treat acute HAE attacks in pts (age≥12) across EEA states. Launch is expected in Germany in Q4’25 and in Switzerland in H2’26
Ekterly’s approval by the EC and Swissmedic was based on the P-III (KONFIDENT) trial. Published in NEJM (May 2024), results showed significantly faster symptom…
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The EC has approved 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 across EEA states
Approval was based on the global pivotal P-III (INDIGO) trial, which demonstrated that vorasidenib significantly improved PFS and TTNI vs…
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Alvotech has reported that its partner Fuji Pharma has received Japanese approval for three biosimilars: AVT03 (Biosimilar, Ranmark), AVT05 (Biosimilar, Simponi), and AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea)
In Japan, AVT03 (denosumab-biosimilar to Ranmark/Xgeva) was approved for bone lesions from multiple myeloma or solid tumor metastases; AVT05 (golimumab biosimilar to Simponi) for rheumatoid arthritis Pts. who are…

