Biocon’s Yesintek (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives Health Canada Approval for its Autoinjector Presentation

Shots: Health Canada has approved Yesintek Autoinjector (45 mg/0.05 mL & 90 mg/mL), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) Yesintek is indicated for the treatment of mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis in pts (≥6yrs.), active psoriatic arthritis in adults, mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis in adults Yesintek was previously approved as…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 30, 2026

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Incyte Reports EC Approval of Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) Cream for Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: The EC has approved Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream for the treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis in adults for whom topical corticosteroids (TCSs) & topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) are inadequate or inappropriate Approval was based on the P-IIIb (TRuE-AD4) study assessing Opzelura vs vehicle in 241 adults with moderate AD, which met its co-1EPs of EASI75…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 29, 2026

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AbbVie Secures EC Approval for Rinvoq to Treat Non-Segmental Vitiligo

Shots: The EC has approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib; 15mg, QD) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) who are candidates for systemic therapy Approval was backed by the Viti-Up clinical program (M19-044; n=614), incl. 2 replicate trials assessing Rinvoq, where in Period A, pts were randomized to either Rinvoq or PBO for 48wks. &…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 29, 2026

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Otsuka Reports the US FDA Approval for Simtriyo to Treat ADHD

Shots: The US FDA has approved Simtriyo (centanafadine) for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pts (≥6yrs.; ≥20kg), with availability expected later this year following scheduling by the US DEA Approval was supported by 4 P-III trials assessing Simtriyo vs PBO in children, adolescents, & adults with ADHD In two adult studies, both Simtriyo dose groups…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 27, 2026

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Nuvectis Pharma Reports NMPA Approval of Ciprocopan for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

Shots: The NMPA has approved ciprocopan (NXP100, QD, PO) for the treatment of pts with PNH previously untreated with Complement inhibitors. Application for PNH pts previously treated with anti-C5 therapies is under review in China Approval was based on a P-III trial of ciprocopan vs Soliris in the above-mentioned pts, which met all 1 &…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 24, 2026

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GSK Reports the US FDA Approval of Jideytro for Previously Treated ROS1-Positive NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has approved Jideytro (zidesamtinib) for the treatment of adults with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC who received a prior ROS1 kinase inhibitor Approval was based on the global P-I/II (ARROS-1) trial evaluating Jideytro in pts (n=117) with advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC previously treated with a ROS1 inhibitor Trial showed meaningful & durable…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 23, 2026

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Kyowa Kirin Reports the EC Approval for Crysvita for X-Linked Hypophosphataemia

Shots: The EC has approved an expansion of the indication for Crysvita (burosumab) for the treatment of X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH), to incl. infants from 1mos. to 1yr. of age Approval was supported by data from P-I/II (BUR-CL207) study assessing safety, tolerability, PK & efficacy of burosumab in pts with XLH from birth to 1yr. Trial showed…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 21, 2026

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SystImmune Reports the NMPA Approval of Iza-bren to Treat Recurrent or Metastatic ESCC

Shots: The NMPA has approved iza-bren (izalontamab brengitecan) for the treatment of adult pts with recurrent or metastatic ESCC whose disease has progressed following prior Pt-based CT & PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor therapy Approval was based on the P-III (PANKU-Esophagus01) trial assessing iza-bren vs CT in the above-mentioned pts (n=497) across China, which met its dual 1EP…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 20, 2026

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Novartis Reports the US FDA’s Traditional Approval of Fabhalta to Treat Primary IgAN

Shots: The US FDA has granted traditional approval to Fabhalta (iptacopan) for slowing kidney function decline in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of disease progression Approval was based on the P-III (APPLAUSE-IgAN) trial, where Fabhalta slowed eGFR decline by 48% vs PBO over 2yrs., with an annualized mean change from baseline…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2026

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Novo Nordisk Reports the EC Approval of Wegovy Pill and Wegovy 7.2mg Injection for Weight Management

Shots: The EC approved Wegovy pill (25mg, QD, PO) as an adjunct to lifestyle intervention for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight, with ≥1 weight-related condition; launch expected in H2’26. The EC also approved Wegovy 7.2mg injection in a single-dose pen for obesity Wegovy pill approval was based on the OASIS clinical trial…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 16, 2026

Biocon’s Yesintek (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives Health Canada Approval for its Autoinjector Presentation

Incyte Reports EC Approval of Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) Cream for Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

AbbVie Secures EC Approval for Rinvoq to Treat Non-Segmental Vitiligo

Otsuka Reports the US FDA Approval for Simtriyo to Treat ADHD

Nuvectis Pharma Reports NMPA Approval of Ciprocopan for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

GSK Reports the US FDA Approval of Jideytro for Previously Treated ROS1-Positive NSCLC

Kyowa Kirin Reports the EC Approval for Crysvita for X-Linked Hypophosphataemia

SystImmune Reports the NMPA Approval of Iza-bren to Treat Recurrent or Metastatic ESCC

Novartis Reports the US FDA’s Traditional Approval of Fabhalta to Treat Primary IgAN

Novo Nordisk Reports the EC Approval of Wegovy Pill and Wegovy 7.2mg Injection for Weight Management

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