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Windward Bio Secures Exclusive Rights to WIN027 from Qyuns Therapeutics in a ~$700M Deal
Shots: Windward Bio via its affiliate, LE2025 Therapeutics, has entered into a licensing agreement with Qyuns to develop & commercialize WIN027 (QX027N; anti-TSLPxIL-13 bsAb) As per the deal, Windward will obtain exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize WIN027 outside of China, with Qyuns receiving an upfront payment, equity, & development, regulatory, & commercial milestones,…
Samsung Bioepis
Samsung Bioepis’ Ustekinumab BS (Biosimilar, Stelara) Approved in Japan 
Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has received Japanese marketing approval for Ustekinumab BS 45mg syringes, a biosimilar of Stelara, under its partnership with NIPRO Corporation  Ustekinumab, a human IgG1κ antibody targeting IL-12/IL-23, is approved in Japan as ‘NIPRO’ for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with NHI listing expected in May 2026   It is also approved in Australia, Brazil, Canada,…
Biocon Biologics Signs In-Licensing Agreement with Yowa Kirin Biologics for Hulio (Biosimilar, Humira) 
Shots:  Biocon Biologics secured full global rights to Hulio (Adalimumab), a biosimilar of adalimumab, from Fujifilm Kyowa Kirin Biologics  As per the agreement, Biocon Biologics will take full responsibility for manufacturing, commercialization, and further development, while FKB will support development, offset certain development costs, and receive technology license fees and royalties for a specified tenure  Biocon Biologics…
Formycon Receives the US FDA Approval for Nufymco (Biosimilars, Lucentis)
Shots:  The US FDA has approved Nufymco (ranibizumab-leyk), an interchangeable biosimilar of Lucentis, with Zydus serving as its commercialization partner in the US  Nufymco is an interchangeable Lucentis biosimilar developed by Formycon, approved for the treatment of wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema, and myopic choroidal neovascularization  Zydus secured exclusive US and Canada rights to Formycon’s Keytruda…
Alvotech Reports the European Launch of Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi)
Shots: Alvotech has reported the launch of Gobivaz (AVT05), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of several chronic inflammatory diseases, with commercialization led by Advanz Pharma In the UK, Gobivaz’s launch is supported by an NHS England tender award, while rollout across EEA markets will advance in line with country-specific pricing, reimbursement…