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Celltrion
The EC Grants Approval to Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair)
Shots:  Following the CHMP’s recommendation for marketing authorization in Mar 2024, the company’s Omlyclo (biosimilar to Xolair) has obtained the EC’s approval for treating allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)  The approval was supported by the results from P-III clinical evaluation to determine the safety, efficacy & PK…
Biocon’s Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Ophthalmology 
  Shots:  The US FDA has approved Yesafili (aflibercept-jbvf), biosimilar to Eylea, for treating neovascular (wet AMD) age-related macular degeneration as well as visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO), DME & myopic choroidal neovascularization (myopic CNV)  The approval was supported by analytical, nonclinical & clinical data…
Amgen (2)
Amgen’s Imdelltra (Tarlatamab-dlle) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer 
Shots:  The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Amgen’s Imdelltra (DLL3-targeting bispecific T-cell engager) for treating extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) adults whose disease progressed post Pt-based CT. Full approval depends upon confirmatory trials  The approval was based on the P-II (DeLLphi-301) study assessing Imdelltra (10mg, Q2W) in SCLC patients (n=99) failing on…
Boehringer Ingelheim Partners with Quallent Pharmaceuticals to Expand the Access of Cyltezo (Biosimilar, Humira) 
Shots:  Boehringer Ingelheim has signed an agreement with Quallent Pharmaceuticals to expand the access of citrate-free adalimumab-adbm, a biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab), across the US  As per the agreement, BI will handle the manufacturing activity of adalimumab-adbm for Quallent and will continue the commercialization of Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) injection and Adalimumab-adbm  Quallent will provide high-concentration (40mg/0.4mL)…
Xbrane Biopharma and STADA Team Up with Valorum Biologics for Commercializing Xlucane (Biosimilar, Ranibizumab) Across the US 
Shots:  Xbrane & STADA have signed an exclusive license agreement with Valorum Biologics to commercialize Xlucane, biosimilar of ranibizumab, across the US  As per the agreement, both companies will complete the regulatory approval process; Xbrane to handle commercial manufacturing & supply. Post approval, Valorum will take care of sales, marketing & other commercial activities of…
Azurity Pharmaceuticals
Azurity Pharmaceuticals’ Myhibbin (Mycophenolate Mofetil) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Organ Rejection 
Shots:  The US FDA has approved Azurity Pharmaceuticals’ Myhibbin oral suspension with its commercial availability anticipated in Q2’24   Myhibbin in addition to other immunosuppressants is intended for preventing organ rejection in adults & pediatric patients (age: ≥3mos.) of allogeneic kidney, heart, or liver transplant   Mycophenolate mofetil, an antimetabolite immunosuppressant, works on the immune system of…