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Biocon Biologics Receives the FDA’s Approval & Provisional Interchangeability Designation for Aukelso and Bosaya (Biosimilars, Xgeva and Prolia)
Shots: The US FDA has approved & granted provisional interchangeability designation to Aukelso (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial) & Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab) Clinical data showed both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy, plus Bosaya was approved with Prolia’s REMS to inform about sev. hypocalcemia…
Astrazeneca
AstraZeneca Reports Interim P-III (TULIP-SC) Trial Data of Saphnelo for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Shots: AstraZeneca has reported interim P-III (TULIP-SC) trial data assessing Saphnelo (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, accessorisedPFS) vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. active, autoantibody-positive SLE while receiving SoC Interim analysis conducted after the first 220 pts reached Wk. 52, showed Saphnelo reduced disease activity (1EP), measured by BICLA at Wk. 52; data to be…
Formycon and Klinge Biopharma sign a semi-exclusive licensing deal with Horus Pharma to commercialize the FYB203/Baiama (Biosimilar, Eylea)  
Shots:  Formycon and Klinge Biopharma have signed a semi-exclusive licensing deal with Horus Pharma to commercialize the FYB203/Baiama (Biosimilar, Eylea) in selected EC, following a similar agreement with Teva in Jan for covering major parts of the EU & Israel  Klinge will receive upfront, milestone payments, and royalties on net sales, with Formycon earning a…
Biocartis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Idylla CDx MSI Test to Identify MSI-H Colorectal Cancer Patients
Shots: The US FDA has approved the PMA application for Idylla CDx MSI Test, a cartridge-based, fully automated “sample-to-result” companion diagnostic, with US launch anticipated soon & availability in other non-US markets to follow The Idylla CDx MSI Test helps identify MSI-H colorectal cancer pts eligible for Opdivo (nivolumab) alone or with Yervoy (ipilimumab), as…
Novo-Nordisk
Novo Nordisk Reveals P-III (REDEFINE 1) Trial Data of Cagrilintide for Weight Loss in Obese/Overweight 
Shots: Novo Nordisk has reported a sub-analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessing cagrilintide monotx. (2.4mg) with lifestyle intervention vs PBO in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without type 2 diabetes Trial showed 11.8% superior weight loss vs 2.3% after 68wks., while 31.6% lost ≥15% of body weight vs 4.7%. However, weight…