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Henlius & Organon
Henlius and Organon Receive the EC’s Approval for Bildyos & Bilprevda (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)
Shots: 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…
Avant Technologies and Austrianova Form Joint Venture Klothonova to Develop Klotho-Based Cell Therapies
Shots: 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,…
Intellia Therapeutics
Intellia Therapeutics Completes Enrollment in the P-III (HAELO) Study of Lonvoguran Ziclumeran (lonvo-z) in Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Patients
Shots: 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…
CuraTeQ
CuraTeQ Biologics Reports Positive P-III study results for Denosumab biosimilar for postmenopausal osteoporosis 
Shots:  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…
STADA Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Kefdensis and Zvogra (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)  
Shots:  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…
The EC Approves Servier’s Voranigo (vorasidenib) for Grade 2 IDH-Mutant Glioma in the EU 
Shots:  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…
Alvotech Reports Marketing Approval of Three New Biosimilars Across Japan 
Shots:  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…