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Regeneron & Sanofi
Sanofi & Regeneron’s Dupixent Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 
Shots:   The CHMP’s positive opinion of Dupixent as an add-on maintenance therapy for uncontrolled COPD patients with type 2 inflammation was based on P-II (BOREAS & NOTUS) studies assessing its safety & efficacy for the same  Studies met the 1EP depicting a 34% reduction in annualized moderate or severe acute COPD exacerbations, sustained lung function…
Mirum Pharmaceuticals’ Livmarli (maralixibat) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC) 
   Shots:  The CHMP has granted positive opinion to Livmarli (oral solution) for PFIC patients (age: ≥3mos.) along with COMP for maintaining ODD. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q3’24   The opinions were supported by the P-III (MARCH) trial involving 93 patients with PFIC types (PFIC1, PFIC2, PFIC3, PFIC4, PFIC6 & unidentified mutational status), showing decreased…
Tris Pharma
Tris Pharma’s Onyda XR Gains the US FDA’s Approval for the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 
Shots:  The US FDA has granted approval to the company’s QD extended-release oral suspension of Onyda XR (clonidine hydrochloride) with nighttime dosing alone or as adj. to approved central nervous system (CNS) stimulant therapies for ADHD treatment in children (≥6yrs.). Its availability is anticipated in H2’24  The approval was supported by the data from studies…
Bio-Thera Collaborates with STADA for the Commercialization of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) 
Shots:  Bio-Thera and STADA have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab)  Under the collaboration, Bio-Thera is entitled to receive a $10M upfront and an additional $147.5M development and commercial milestones upon certain conditions fulfilment  Furthermore, Bio-Thera will handle the development, manufacturing and supply activities of…
Celltrion
Celltrion’s CT-P39 (biosimilar, omalizumab) Receives the CHMP’s Recommendation for Marketing Authorization to Treat Multiple Indications 
Shots:  EMA received CHMP’s recommendation to grant marketing authorization for full-label application of Celltrion’s CT-P39, developed as a biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab). The company expects to receive EC’s approval by early May 2024  Xolair is a monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of various indications incl. Allergic Asthma, Nasal Polyps, and Chronic Hives. Recently, Xolair…