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Health Canada has accepted NDS of depemokimab as an adjunctive therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation marked by blood eosinophil count as well as inadequately controlled CRSwNP based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively
SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials assessed depemokimab vs PBO + SoC, ICS & controller…
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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,…
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AI Medical Technology has reported the CE mark approval of Dermalyser for melanoma detection; commercialization to begin in 2025
Dermalyser was validated in AI-DSMM study across 36 Swedish centers, where it analyzed 253 suspicious lesions in 228 pts, identifying 21 melanomas (11 as thin invasive & 10 as in situ). It also achieved AUROC…
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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…
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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 &…
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Genentech has reported 2yr. P-III (STARGLO) trial data assessing Columvi + GemOx vs Rituxan + GemOx in previously treated ASCT-ineligible r/r DLBCL pts
At 24.7mos. mFU, trial showed a 40% improvement in OS (mOS: not reached vs 13.5mos.), a 59% reduction in risk of progression or death, & CRs in 58.5% vs 25.3% pts;…
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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…
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The CHMP has recommended Itovebi + Ibrance & fulvestrant as a 1L therapy for adults with PIK3CA-mutated, HR+/HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer recurring on or within 12mos. of adj. endocrine therapy, based on the P-III (INAVO120) trial
Trial (n=325) assessed the regimen vs PBO + Ibrance & fulvestrant, improved PFS (1EP) by…
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mAbxience, majority-owned by Fresenius Kabi and partially by Insud Pharma, has partnered with Abiogen Pharma in a strategic licensing agreement to develop & commercialize a biosimilar in Italy
As per the agreement, mAbxience will hold marketing authorization, while Abiogen Pharma handles commercialization and marketing in Italy
This collaboration leverages mAbxience’s biosimilar development expertise and…
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Gilead has reported topline P-III (ASCENT-03) trial data (n=~540) assessing Trodelvy vs CT in 1L pts with locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic TNBC without PD-L1 expression or PD-L1+ pts who are previously treated with a PD-L1 inhibitor
Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS in treatment-naïve mTNBC pts ineligible for PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors; OS (2EP) data…

