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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…
Daiichi Sankyo
Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial02) Trial of Enhertu for HER2+ Endometrial Cancer
Shots: Daiichi Sankyo has dosed the first patient with Enhertu ± radiotherapy in the P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial02) trial, conducted in collaboration with The GOG Foundation & ENGOT, with the GINECO as the lead ENGOT group The trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) ± radiotherapy vs SoC CT (carboplatin & paclitaxel) ± radiotherapy…
Jacobio Pharma Forge ~$2B+ Partnership with AstraZeneca for JAB-23E73
Shots: Jacobio Pharma entered a global exclusive licensing agreement with AstraZeneca for JAB-23E73, granting AstraZeneca exclusive development & commercialization rights outside China, while both companies will jointly develop & commercialize in China As per the deal, Jacobio will receive $100M upfront, and is eligible up to $1.91B in development & commercial milestones, and tiered royalties…