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The US FDA has approved Pyzchiva, a biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab), for treating moderate to severe plaque PsO patients eligible for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active PsA, moderate to severe active CD & moderate to severe active UC
Approval was based on studies of Pyzchiva vs Stelara incl. P-I, showing similarity in PK, safety, tolerability…
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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…
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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…
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Coherus has divested Yusimry under an asset purchase agreement to Hong Kong King-Friend Industry (HKF) granting it global rights & all relevant assets of Yusimry such as its development & regulatory outcomes for $40M upfront
HKF has further granted the US commercial rights of the asset to Meitheal Pharmaceuticals (its subsidiary) under an exclusive…
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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…
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The NMPA has approved Enlituo + CT (FOLFIRI), a biosimilar version of cetuximab beta, as a 1L treatment for RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)
The approval was based on a P-II/III trial (n=505) evaluating cetuximab beta + CT vs CT, showing a PFS of 13.133mos. vs 9.567mos., an ORR of 69.1% vs 42.3%…
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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…
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The US FDA has granted approval to Sofdra gel (12.45%) for the treatment of adults & children (≥9yrs.) with primary axillary hyperhidrosis
The approval was based on the two pivotal P-III (CARDIGAN) trials assessing the efficacy & safety of Sofdra vs vehicle in primary axillary hyperhidrosis patients (n=701). Trials reached its 1EPs & 2EPs…
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Alvotech has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Advanz Pharma to supply and commercialize AVT06 (2mg, Low dose) and AVT29 (8mg, High dose), biosimilars of Eylea
As per the agreement, Alvotech will develop & supply the biosimilars and receive an upfront plus subsequent development & commercialization milestones. Advanz Pharma will handle registration &…
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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…

