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SiteOne Therapeutics
Eli Lilly to Acquire SiteOne Therapeutics for ~$1B, Strengthening its Pain Pipeline
Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SiteOne Therapeutics incl. its asset, STC-004, expanding its pain pipeline  As per the deal, SiteOne shareholders will receive an upfront payment as well as regulatory & commercial milestones for a total consideration of ~$1B in cash     STC-004 is a non-opioid Nav1.8 inhibitor, which will advance into…
Fresenius Kabi
Fresenius kabi Secures the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Bomyntra & Conexxence (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)
Shots:  The CHMP has recommended a positive opinion for the marketing authorization of Bomyntra and Conexxence, biosimilars of Bayer’s Xgeva and Prolia (denosumab). EC approval is anticipated in Q3’25  The MAA submissions were based on comprehensive analytical similarity assessments and two comparative clinical studies: one on PK, PD, and immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, and another assessing efficacy, PD,…
Bio-Thera & Hikma
Bio-Thera Solutions and Hikma Pharmaceuticals Receive the US FDA’s Approval for Starjemza (Biosimilar, Stelara)
Shots: The US FDA has approved Starjemza (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product Approval was based on comprehensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. extensive analytical characterization, P-I trial in healthy subjects & P-III trial in mod. to sev. plaque PsO pts, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK…
Autolus
Autolus Therapeutics’ Obecabtagene Autoleucel Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for R/R B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
Shots: The CHMP has recommended Obecabtagene Autoleucel (obe-cel; autologous CD19 CAR T cell therapy) for treating pts (≥26yrs.) with r/r B-ALL; EC’s decision on conditional MAA is expected within 2mos. Opinion was based on the P-Ib/II (FELIX) study assessing obe-cel in over 100 adults with r/r B-cell precursor ALL across 30 sites in the US, UK &…
Lupin & Steincares
Lupin Collaborates with SteinCares to Commercialize Ranibizumab Biosimilar in Latin America
Shots: Lupin & SteinCares have entered into a license & supply agreement to commercialize Lupin’s ranibizumab biosimilar in Latin America excl. Mexico & Argentina As per the deal, SteinCares will be responsible for the biosimilar’s regulatory filings, registration, & commercialization in LATAM licensed states, while Lupin will oversee its manufacturing Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized…