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Bio-Thera Solutions Reports the Initiation of Combined P-I/P-III Study of BAT3306 (Biosimilar, Keytruda)
Shots:    Bio-Thera Solutions has commenced the patients dosing under the combined P-I/P-III study evaluating BAT3306, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab)  The trial aims at assessing PK profile, safety & efficacy of BAT3306 vs Keytruda among patients (n=676) with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (nsNSCLC)  In addition, the company is also developing biosimilars of…
Samsung Bioepis
Samsung Bioepis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Epysqli (Biosimilar, Soliris)
 Shots:    The US FDA has granted approval to the company’s BLA of Epysqli (eculizumab-aagh), a biosimilar version of Soliris (eculizumab)  Approval was supported by data from the P-I trial depicting similar PK/PD, safety, tolerability & immunogenicity profiles among healthy subjects and the P-III trial showing comparable efficacy, safety, PK & immunogenicity in PNH patients b/w Epysqli vs Soliris …
STADA and Alvotech Introduces Uzpruvo (Biosimilar, Stelara) Across the EU
Shots:    The company has introduced Uzpruvo, biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab) across the EU to treat gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications. Uzpruvo is available in a pre-filled syringes with a thinner needle & is latex-free to avoid allergic reactions   Further EU launches are expected in the upcoming mos., pending national price approvals through a fully European supply…
 Just-Evotec Biologics and Sandoz Expand their Collaboration for Biosimilar
Shots:    Just-Evotec Biologics (Evotec’s biologics segment) & Sandoz have expanded their tech collaboration to develop & manufacture biosimilars. They have been in a multi-year tech collaboration since May 2023  Under the agreement, Just-Evotec will get payment for early scientific validation along with additional funding tied to milestones from 2025  Through the expanded collaboration, Just-Evotec will…
Fresenius Kabi
Fresenius Kabi Introduces Tyenne (Biosimilar, Actemra) Across the US 
Shots:    The company has introduced SC formulation of Tyenne, a biosimilar of Actemra, to treat chronic autoimmune diseases across the US. It is available in the form of prefilled syringe & an autoinjector  The IV formulation of the biosimilar was introduced in Apr 2024 after the US FDA’s approval on Mar 05, 2024  Tyenne, an…
Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) to Treat Early Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease 
Shots:   The approval of Kisunla (350mg/20mL, IV, QM) for early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease was based on P-III (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2) study. Coverage & reimbursement is available through National Coverage Determination with Coverage with Evidence Development  The P-III (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2) trial assessed Kisunla vs PBO in patients (n=1,736) with early symptomatic AD (MCI or mild dementia) &…
Tanvex BioPharma Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Nypozi (Biosimilar, Neupogen)
Shots:  The US FDA has granted BLA approval of Nypozi (TX01), biosimilar version of Amgen’s Neupogen  Nypozi (TX01) is intended to reduce the incidence of infection among patients having non-myeloid malignancies undergoing chemotherapy that may reduce neutrophil count  The company’s Nypozi was introduced across Canada in Jan 2024  Ref: Tanvex BioPharma | Image: Tanvex BioPharma | Press Release…
Regeneron
Regeneron’s Ordspono Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat r/r Follicular Lymphoma (FL) or Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) 
Shots:  The CHMP has granted a positive opinion for conditional marketing authorization of odronextamab (CD20xCD3 bispecific Ab) to treat r/r FL or r/r DLBCL post ≥2L of therapies, with the EC’s decision anticipated in the upcoming mos.  The opinion was based on the P-I (ELM-1) & pivotal P-II (ELM-2) studies, showing strong durable response rates…