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Fresenius Kabi Launches Tyenne (Biosimilar, Actemra) Across Canada

Shots: Following the launch of Idacio (adalimumab) Citrate-free, Fresenius Kabi Canada has launched Tyenne (IV/SC), a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab) from Roche, now available in Canada Tyenne (IL-6 receptor blocker) is approved to treat inflammatory and immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant cell arteritis (GCA), Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), and systemic…

May 21, 2025

Viz.ai Enters a Multi-Year Partnership with Sanofi and Regeneron to Improve Management and Care of COPD

Shots: Viz.ai has entered into a multi-year collaboration with Sanofi & Regeneron to deploy and evaluate its AI-powered chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) workflow solution Sanofi, Regeneron, and Viz.ai collaborated on an AI-powered solution to improve care for high-risk COPD pts, focusing on how the Viz COPD module can enhance EHR workflows, access to care,…

May 21, 2025

Viridian Therapeutics Releases the Long-Term Durability Data Evaluating Veligrotug in P-III (THRIVE) Study in Active TED

Shots: Viridian reported positive long-term durability data from the P-III (THRIVE) study evaluating 5 infusions of veligrotug (veli) or PBO (Q3W), with primary topline analysis at 15wks and follow-up to 52wks, in active thyroid eye disease (TED) pts. (N=30) Study demonstrated that 70% (21/30) were proptosis responders at 15wks. and maintained at least a 2…

May 21, 2025

VantAI and Blueprint Medicines Expands License Agreement to Advance Induced Proximity Drug Discovery

Shots: VantAI and Blueprint Medicines have expanded their 2022 collaboration, adding new drug target programs to develop therapies for critical medical needs As per the expansion, VantAI will receive up to $1.67B in total including ~$270M R&D and regulatory milestones, and $1.4B commercial milestones across four joint target programs, along with tiered mid-single-digit sales based…

May 21, 2025

CRISPR Therapeutics Enters a Multi-Target Collaboration with Sirius Therapeutics to Develop Novel siRNA Therapies

Shots: CRISPR & Sirius have partnered to co-develop & co-market SRSD107, with CRISPR having the option to nominate ~2 siRNA targets, fund related research, & retain opt-in rights for clinical development & marketing As per the deal, Sirius will receive $25M cash & $70M in equity upfront, with both companies jointly developing SRSD107 under a…

May 20, 2025

The US FDA Grants 510(k) clearance to Stryker’s OptaBlate BVN System for Vertebrogenic Pain

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the OptaBlate BVN system for minimally invasive procedure designed to deliver long-lasting relief from vertebrogenic pain OptaBlate BVN achieves ≥1cm lesions in 7min. & features a steerable curved introducer, with microinfusion tech to minimize impedance & charring, plus 10-gauge access tools for precision OptaBlate BVN combines…

May 20, 2025

Regeneron to Acquire 23andMe Assets for $256M

Shots: Regeneron has entered into an asset purchase agreement with 23andMe for $256M, strengthening Regeneron’s genetics-guided research & drug development activities Regeneron to acquire key assets of 23andMe, incl. Personal Genome Service, Total Health & Research Services business lines, plus its Biobank & associated assets, with services continuing uninterrupted; closing is expected in Q3’25 23andMe…

May 20, 2025

Fresenius Kabi’s Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Otulfi, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat mod. to sev. active Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque PsO as well as active PsA, available in the US since March 2025 FDA approval was granted in Sep 2024 on the basis of analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data,…

May 20, 2025

Novavax’s NuvaxovidReceives the US FDA Approval for Active Immunization against COVID-19

Shots: FDA has approved the BLA for Nuvaxovid against COVID-19 in adults (≥65yrs.) & individuals (12-64yrs.) with at least one underlying condition increasing risk of sev. COVID-19 based on a P-III trial, showing favorable safety & efficacy; commercially available in US this fall pending strain selection at FDA VRBPAC meeting on May 22, 2025 FDA…

May 20, 2025

Pfizer Enters a ~$6.05B Exclusive Licensing Agreement with 3SBio for SSGJ-707

Shots: 3SBio & its subsidiaries will grant Pfizer exclusive license to develop, manufacture & market SSGJ-707 worldwide, excl. China, with an option to obtain marketing rights in China As per the deal, 3SBio will receive $1.25B upfront & ~$4.8B in development, regulatory & commercial milestones, plus double-digit tiered royalties on SSGJ-707 sales; closing is expected…

May 20, 2025

NEWS

Fresenius Kabi Launches Tyenne (Biosimilar, Actemra) Across Canada

Viz.ai Enters a Multi-Year Partnership with Sanofi and Regeneron to Improve Management and Care of COPD

Viridian Therapeutics Releases the Long-Term Durability Data Evaluating Veligrotug in P-III (THRIVE) Study in Active TED

VantAI and Blueprint Medicines Expands License Agreement to Advance Induced Proximity Drug Discovery

CRISPR Therapeutics Enters a Multi-Target Collaboration with Sirius Therapeutics to Develop Novel siRNA Therapies

The US FDA Grants 510(k) clearance to Stryker’s OptaBlate BVN System for Vertebrogenic Pain

Regeneron to Acquire 23andMe Assets for $256M

Fresenius Kabi’s Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Novavax’s NuvaxovidReceives the US FDA Approval for Active Immunization against COVID-19

Pfizer Enters a ~$6.05B Exclusive Licensing Agreement with 3SBio for SSGJ-707

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