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Regulatory momentum accelerates globally, with major approvals across the US, EU, UK, and Canada for biosimilars targeting high-value biologics such as Simponi, Stelara, Perjeta, Prolia/Xgeva, Remicade, Xolair, Eylea, Lucentis, and Lantus SoloStar, strengthening patient access in immunology, oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, and allergy/asthma
Sandoz, Alvotech, Celltrion, Henlius/Organon, Teva, and others expand portfolios and market reach, including multiple EC and…
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The US FDA has received a BLA for a biosimilar candidate to Novartis’ Xolair (omalizumab), developed by Kashiv BioSciences
Additionally, Amneal expects to incur a $22.5M R&D milestone charge in Q3’25 instead of Q4 due to the earlier BLA filing & holds exclusive US commercialization rights for the product pending regulatory approval
Xolair is…
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Ethris has dosed the first pts in a P-IIa trial of ETH47 for asthma symptom reduction after rhinovirus challenge, building on P-I trial data, which showed strong respiratory tract activity, local IFNλ induction, antiviral gene activation, & no systemic exposure
The P-IIa trial will evaluate ETH47 vs PBO in ~50 adults with asthma who…
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AstraZeneca has reported P-III (LOGOS & KALOS) trial results evaluating Breztri Aerosphere (BGF; 320/28.8/9.6μg or 320/14.4/9.6μg) vs PT009 (ICS/LABA via Aerosphere) & Symbicort pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) in pts (n=~4400) with uncontrolled asthma
Trial met its 1EP, with BGF 320/28.8/9.6μg showing significant improvement in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) AUC 0 to 3hrs. at…
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The UK’s MHRA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma & CRSwNP
Alvotech & Advanz Pharma entered into a commercialization agreement for AVT23 in Feb 2023, expanding their alliance in May to incl. 5 more biosimilars, whereas in Oct 2023, Alvotech &…
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The US FDA has approved & granted interchangeability designation to Omlyclo, a biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of mod. to sev. persistent asthma, CRSwNP, IgE-mediated food allergy, & chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)
Approval was based on multiple clinical evidence, incl. P-III trial assessing Omlyclo (150mg, Q4W) vs Xolair (300mg, Q4W) in…
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The EMA accepted depemokimab’s MAA as an add-on maintenance therapy for inadequately controlled asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation marked by blood eosinophil count as well as CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively. NDA is also accepted by the NMPA & MHLW
SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) studies assessed…
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With half of the World's population devoid of primary healthcare facilities, health equity is indeed an indispensable need of the present. With health equity instated, potentially everyone can attain the highest level of health. It means no more deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases, and a healthy equilibrium in the physical, mental, and social aspects of…
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In continuation of our previous series on the top-performing drug of the month, based on 2021 revenue, this month we have selected Dupixent and prepared a curated analysis report for our readers
Dupixent is an interleukin-4 receptor alpha antagonist used for the treatment of multiple indications including atopic dermatitis, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis, etc.
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Zack Usilton spoke about their partnerships with Reston ENT. He also elaborated on their past collaborations with some of the allergy groups
He also spoke on how these alliances will help Senta Partners to expand its footprint across 57 locations in 5 states in the Mid-Atlantic region
The interview gives an understanding of Senta…

