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Bio-Thera and Dr. Reddy's
Bio-Thera Collaborates with Dr. Reddy’s for the Commercialization of BAT2206 (Biosimilar, Stelara) & BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) Across the Southeast Asia 
  Shots:  Bio-Thera and Dr. Reddy’s have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) & BAT2206, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)  As per the agreement, Bio-Thera will handle the development, manufacturing, and supply of BAT2206 & BAT2506, while Dr. Reddy’s will manage regulatory approvals &…
Ionis & Sobi
Ionis Partners with Sobi for Olezarsen to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) & Severely Elevated Triglycerides
Shots: Ionis has granted Sobi global exclusive rights of olezarsen excl. the US, Canada & China to treat familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) & severely elevated triglycerides; Ionis to independently market Olezarsen in the US, whereas Theratechnologies holds the rights in Canada As per the deal, Ionis will get an upfront, with potential milestone payments &…
Merck
Merck Secures the EC’s Approval for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD)
Shots: The EC has approved Capvaxive for active immunization against invasive disease & pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae in adults (≥18yrs.) in 30 EEA states Approval was backed by P-III (STRIDE-3) data, assessing Capvaxive vs PCV20 in pneumococcal vaccine-naïve adults (≥18yrs.), plus data from various P-III trials (STRIDE-4, STRIDE-5,  STRIDE-6, STRIDE-7, & STRIDE-10) assessing it in both vaccine-naïve & vaccinated adults STRIDE…
Exelixis
Exelixis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Cabometyx (Cabozantinib) to Treat Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)
Shots: The US FDA has approved Cabometyx for treatment-experienced, inoperable, LA/M, well-differentiated pancreatic NET (pNET) & extra-pancreatic NET (epNET) pts (≥12yrs.) Approval was based on P-III (CABINET) study assessing Cabometyx (60mg) vs PBO among 298 US pts (2 arms: pNET: n=99; epNET: n=199) that showed improved PFS; data was presented at ESMO 2024 & published…
Zoetis
Zoetis Reports Clinical Data of Librela for Canine Osteoarthritis Pain
Shots: Zoetis has reported the self-sponsored UK trial data on Librela (bedinvetmab) to manage canine osteoarthritis (OA) pain Trial assessed Librela (n=52) vs meloxicam (n=49) over 8wks in newly or previously diagnosed OA dogs (N=101), who only received nutraceuticals, evaluating COI score changes as the 1EP; AE differences were inconclusive due to small sample size…
Huntleigh
Huntleigh Healthcare Reports the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance of Dawes-Redman CTG Analysis to Improve Non-Stress Test Interpretation in Fetuses
Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Dawes-Redman CTG analysis, improving non-stress test (NST) interpretation in fetuses to help prevent poor outcomes for babies & families Dawes-Redman CTG assesses NST traces against criteria of normality, using database of 100,000+ traces & their outcomes, by evaluating basal heart rate, sinusoidal rhythms, & short-term…