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Prestige Biopharma Reports Topline P-III (SAMSON-II) Study Results for HD204 (Biosimilar, Avastin)

Shots: Prestige has reported the topline P-III (SAMSON-II) trial results evaluating HD204, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab), vs Avastin in 625 adults with advanced non-squamous NSCLC Trial showed an ORR of 48.7% vs 46.5% at 18wks., meeting its 1EP & showing clinical equivalence between HD204 & Avastin; 2EPs supported the primary analysis, with similar Wk.…

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Shanghai Henlius Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance for HLX04 (Biosimilar, Avastin) 

 Shots:  The US FDA has accepted the BLA for HLX04, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab)  BLA was supported by analytical similarity studies, a P-I PK comparability trial in healthy subjects, and a multicenter P-III trial in pts with metastatic colorectal cancer, evaluating HLX04 vs the reference product for safety, PK, and immunogenicity  Henlius is advancing a P-II/III trial of HLX04 + serplulimab for 1L…

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Merck and Daiichi Sankyo’s Raludotatug deruxtecan Receives FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancers 

Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to Raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) for the treatment of adults with Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancers expressing CDH6 who have received prior treatment with Avastin Designation was based on P-I trial (n=179) & the ongoing P-II/III (REJOICE-Ovarian01) trial (n=~710), with subgroup analysis of P-I presented at…

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Akeso Reports First Patient Dosing in P-II (COMPASSION-36) Trial of Cadonilimab for PD-1 Treatment-Resistant Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Shots: Akeso has dosed its first patient with cadonilimab + lenvatinib in P-II (COMPASSION-36/AK104-225) trial against lenvatinib for the treatment of advanced HCC in pts previously treated with Tecentriq & Avastin; study is ongoing in the US, EU & China Cadonilimab has also shown superior efficacy in combination regimens, incl. 100% DCR with FOLFOX-HAIC in resectable multinodular HCC…

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Top 20 Oncology Companies of 2025 

Shots:  ADCs, cell therapies, and radioligand therapies are reshaping oncology, while biopharma companies focus on smarter trials, patient-first approaches, and faster access to bridge unmet needs in cancer care  In 2024, the global oncology market was valued at $225.01B and is projected to reach $668.26B by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 11.5% from 2025…

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Anbogen Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s IND Clearance of ABT-301 for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has approved IND application of ABT-301 to initiate P-I/II trial for pts with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) Trial will assess ABT-301 + Tevimbra (provided by Beone) + Avastin in ~66 pts across Taiwan & Australia, with proficient mismatch repair (pMMR) or non-microsatellite instability-high (non-MSI-H) mCRC Additionally, Anbogen is pursuing global licensing,…

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 Bio-Thera Reports the EMA’s Approval of Avzivi (Biosimilar, Avastin) for Treating Multiple Indications 

Shots:    The EMA has granted approval to the company’s Avzivi (bevacizumab), a biosimilar version of Avastin. Sandoz is responsible for marketing the drug across the EU  The license and commercialization agreement b/w Bio-Thera and Sandoz was signed in Sep 2021, under which Bio-Thera had the development and manufacturing rights while Sandoz secured the commercialization…

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