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Merck’s Winrevair (Sotatercept) Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) 
Shots:  The CHMP has granted positive opinion to Winrevair combined with other therapies to treat PAH. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q3’24, applicable across EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway  The opinion was based on the P-III (STELLAR) study evaluating the safety & efficacy of Winrevair (target dose 0.7mg/kg; n=163) or PBO (n=160) + stable background…
Formycon and Klinge Biopharma Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Ahzantive (Biosimilar, Eylea) 
Shots:  The US FDA has approved Formycon and Klinge Biopharma’s Ahzantive (aflibercept-mrbb), biosimilar of Eylea, for treating Age-Related Neovascular (wet) Macular Degeneration (nAMD) and other serious retinal diseases incl. Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and Macular Edema following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)  The approval was based on analytical, pre-clinical, clinical and manufacturing data…
Verona Pharma
Verona Pharma’s Ohtuvayre (Ensifentrine) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 
Shots:  The US FDA has approved Ohtuvayre as a maintenance therapy to treat COPD patients, with its launch anticipated in Q3’24  The approval was based on the P-III (ENHANCE-1 & ENHANCE-2) studies analyzing Ohtuvayre monotx. or in addition with other maintenance therapies. Trials reached their 1EPs showing improved lung function; results were published in the…
The EC Approves Biogen’s Tofidence (Biosimilar, Roactemra) for Treating Arthritis and COVID-19 
   Shots:  The EC has approved Tofidence (IV), a biosimilar version of Roactemra, to treat moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and COVID-19  The approval was based on clinical data showing the similarity of Tofidence vs Roactemra evaluated under the P-I study among healthy participants and P-III…
Alvotech and STADA Extend their Strategic Partnership Covering AVT03 (Biosimilar, Denosumab) 
Shots:  Alvotech & STADA expand their strategic collaboration covering AVT03, biosimilar of Prolia/Xgeva (denosumab), to treat osteoporosis & cancer-related bone loss, respectively  As per the agreement, AVT03 will be developed & manufactured by Alvotech at its state-of-the-art facility while STADA becomes marketing authorization holder with semi-exclusive commercial rights across the EU, incl. Switzerland & the…