Shots:The US FDA has approved BLA of Conexxence & Bomyntra, biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference productsApproval was supported by extensive analytical development & similarity assessment based on 2 trials: one assessing its PK, PD, & immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, & other evaluating its efficacy, PD, safety,…
Alvotech and Dr. Reddy’s Report the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance for AVT03 (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)
Shots: The US FDA has accepted 351(k) BLA of AVT03, a biosimilar version of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab), for all indications of reference product As per the 2024 license & supply agreement, Alvotech is responsible for the development & manufacturing of AVT03, while Dr. Reddy’s handles registration & marketing in licensed regions, incl. the U.S. …
Shots:Amgen has reported P-III (MINT) trial data on Uplizna vs PBO in adults (N=238) with AChR+ gMG (n=190) or MuSK+ gMG (n=48), followed for 52 & 28wks., respectively; sBLA under FDA’s priority review for IgG4-RD (PDUFA: Apr 3, 2025), with regulatory filings expected to end by H1’25
Pts received an initial loading dose…
Shots:The EC has approved Blincyto monotherapy as a part of consolidation therapy to treat 1L philadelphia chromosome-negative CD19+ B-ALL adults based on P-III (E1910) trial
Blincyto + CT showed improved OS with 4.5yrs. median follow up vs CT alone, whereas 5-yrs. mFU demonstrated 82.4% vs 62.5% OS in 112 pts
The trial was led by…
Shots:The FDA has approved Lumakras + Vectibix combination to treat metastatic KRAS G12C-mCRC in adults diagnosed via FDA approved test, receiving fluoropyrimidine-, oxaliplatin- & irinotecan-based CT
The approval was based on P-III (CodeBreaK 300) Trial assessing Lumakras (960mg/240mg, QD) + Vectibix vs investigator’s choice of SoC (n=54; trifluridine/tipiracil or regorafenib) in patients
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Shots:The MHRA has granted conditional marketing authorization to Imdylltra for treating adults with ES-SCLC, whose disease progressed post prior 2 lines of treatment. Further evaluation is underway
This authorization was supported by P-II (DeLLphi-301) study assessing Imdylltra (10mg, Q2W) in ES-SCLC patients (N=99). It showed ORR of 41% & mDoR of 9.7mos.
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Shots: Recently AstraZeneca and Amgen presented the results in late-breaking session from the COURSE trial, a proof-of-concept study evaluating tezepelumab in COPD The PoC study was carried out in people with moderately to very severe COPD with a broad range of eosinophil levels Today, at PharmaShots we have Robert Fogel from AstraZeneca, Janet Franklin from…
Shots: Jointly developed by AstraZeneca & Amgen, AZD8630/AMG targets Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), an epithelial cytokine involved in Chronic Inflammatory Disorders Recently, AstraZeneca and Amgen released the P-I data evaluating AZD8630/AMG104 on three doses vs. placebo for 28 days. The data demonstrated linear PK at all three doses Today, at PharmaShots we have Prof. Maria…
Shots:Immunology remains one of the most explored therapy areas. Companies focusing on immunology are steadfastly working to advance treatment options by developing drugs, vaccines, and antibodiesIn 2023, the global immunology market size was valued at $98.22B and expected to register $263.22B by 2033, with a CAGR of 10.36% from 2024 to 2033. AbbVie…
Shots: PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of May 2024 The US FDA approved a total of 3 new drugs including 2 new molecular entities and 1 biologic leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry The major highlighted drug was Amgen’s Imdelltra for the treatment…

