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Sandoz commercializes Epruvy (Biosimilar, Lucentis) across Germany in PFS and vial forms, following an agreement with Formycon and Bioeq
Epruvy (ranibizumab)was approved by the EMA in Sep'24 to treat severe visual impairments like nAMD and other retinopathies and is marketed by Sandoz in Germany under a Bioeq license
Epruvy is available in vials and pre-filled syringes, offering a convenient treatment option in Germany
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The EC has approved Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (with methotrexate), PsA (± methotrexate), ankylosing spondylitis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis (with methotrexate) across 30 EEA states
Approval was based on extensive data, incl.…
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The P-III (MK-8591A-053) trial data assessed 100mg doravirine/0.25mg islatravir (DOR/ISL; QD, PO) vs 50mg bictegravir/200mg emtricitabine/25mg tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF; QD, PO) ) in treatment-naïve adults with HIV-1 infection (n=537)
Trial met its primary efficacy hypothesis, with DOR/ISL showing non-inferiority to BIC/FTC/TAF in achieving HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at Wk. 48, & also achieved its…
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The US FDA has approved Osvyrti and Jubereq biosimilars to Prolia and Xgeva. Accord is anticipated to commercialize OSVYRTI and JUBEREQ in 2026
The approvals were supported by a P-I study showing JUBEREQ and Xgeva had comparable PK, and a P-III study in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis demonstrating that OSVYRTI and Prolia are highly similar with no clinically meaningful differences in PK, PD, safety, or efficacy
Intas has an exclusive…
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The P-III (GLORY-2) trial assessed mazdutide (9mg) plus lifestyle intervention vs PBO in 462 Chinese adults with obesity (BMI ≥30kg/m²), incl. 16% with T2D, with an NDA submission to the NMPA planned in the near term
Trial met its 1EP, showing continuous weight loss with no plateau through Wk. 60, with pts achieving a…
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The EC has approved Keytruda SC (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for SC dosing in adults across all 33 Keytruda indications in all 30 EEA states, with availability subject to multiple factors, incl. national reimbursement processes
Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda SC (790mg/9600 units, Q6W; n=251) vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W;…
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The EC has approved Lynkuet for the treatment of mod. to sev. vasomotor symptoms due to menopause or caused by adj. endocrine therapy related to breast cancer; regulatory filings are ongoing in other regions
Approval was based on P-III (OASIS) program assessing Lynkuet (120mg, QD, PO), which consists of OASIS-1 (n=396), OASIS-2 (n=400) &…
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The US FDA has approved Poherdy (420mg/14mL, IV), an interchangeable biosimilar version of Perjeta (pertuzumab) for all indications of the reference product
Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical, PK & clinical studies, which showed similarity & interchangeability in terms of safety, purity, & potency between Poherdy & reference pertuzumab
In 2022,…
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The EC has approved Brinsupri (25mg) for treating NCFB pts (≥12yrs.), with ≥2 exacerbations in the prior 12mos. under EMA'saccelerated assessment pathway; Application is under PMDA & MHRA review, & Insmed is planning to work with EU authorities to enable patient access starting in early 2026
Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. P-III (ASPEN)…
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Merck has reported topline P-II (CADENCE) trial data assessing Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk; 0.3 or 0.7mg/kg) vs PBO in 164 pts with CpcPH due to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
Trial met its 1EP, showing a reduction in pulmonary vascular resistance at 24wks. along with a favorable safety profile. Data will be presented at a…

