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Biocon Biologics’ Kirsty (Biosimilar, NovoLog) Secures the US FDA’s Approval
Shots: The US FDA has approved Kirsty (100 units/mL), an interchangeable biosimilar of NovoLog (Insulin Aspart) to improve glycemic control in adults & pediatric pts with diabetes mellitus Approval was based on comprehensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data, which showed similar efficacy, safety, purity & potency of Kirsty vs NovoLog Kirsty is a rapid-acting human…
July 16, 2025
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Acquires CAN10 Immunology Program from Cantargia for ~$613M
Shots: Otsuka Pharmaceutical has entered into an agreement with Cantargia for the acquisition of all assets related to its P-I IL-1RAP antagonist program, CAN10 Otsuka Pharmaceutical will handle global development, regulatory approvals, manufacturing, & commercialization of CAN10. Otsuka has also acquired 3G5 as a backup antibody & holds exclusive negotiation right for next-gen IL-1RAP antibodies…
July 15, 2025
Caranx Medical’s TAVIPILOT Soft Receives the US FDA Clearance for Real-Time Guidance of Transcatheter Heart Valve Implantation
Shots: The US FDA has granted clearance to TAVIPILOT Soft for real-time intra-operative guidance of transcatheter heart valve implantation TAVIPILOT Soft, set to launch by the end of 2025, is compatible with all cardiac imaging systems & will support all TAVI heart valves available on the market, thereby, allowing seamless integration in clinical settings TAVIPILOT…
July 15, 2025
Ultragenyx Reports the Health Canada’s Approval of Evkeeza (evinacumab) to Treat Children with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
Shots: Health Canada has approved label expansion of Evkeeza, as an adjunct to diet & other lipid-lowering therapies, to treat children (≥6mos.) with HoFH Approval was based on model-based analysis that predicted similar or greater LDL-C reductions with Evkeeza (15mg/kg, Q4W) in children (6mos. to 5yrs.) at 24wks. Data from compassionate use in 5 children…
July 15, 2025
BI Collaborates with LEO Pharma to Commercialize & Develop Spevigo
Shots: LEO Pharma has entered into an exclusive global license & transfer agreement with BI to commercialize & advance the development of Spevigo (spesolimab) As per the deal, LEO Pharma will handle commercialization & further development of Spevigo in exchange for $105.18M (€90M) upfront, along with milestones & tiered royalties; closing expected in H2’25, subject…
July 14, 2025
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