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PharmaShots' Key Highlights of First Quarter 2022

PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of First Quarter 2022

The first quarter of 2022 highlights the approvals, clinical data & acquisitions. There are major alliances in this quarter which include Biocon acquired Viatris’ biosimilars assets for ~$3.335B, Stryker signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for ~$3.09B, Biohaven acquire Channel Biosciences for ~$3B The first quarter of the year also showcases regulatory events…

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Biopharma Deal Terminations Top 20 2021

Top 20 Biopharma Deal Terminations of 2021 Based on Total Deal Value

Shots: The biopharma industry saw numerous deal terminations in 2021. Clinical and regulatory results, change of control limitations, and strategic reprioritizations were among the most common reasons for deal termination. SOBI and Advent's acquisition agreement in 2021 ranked first under which Advent International offered to acquire SOBI. The second position goes to Galapagos’ development and…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of February 2022

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of February 2022

Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and the patients During the month of February, Biocon acquired Viatris’ biosimilars assets for ~$3.335B,…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of June 2021

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of June 2021

Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and the patients During the month of Jun, Celltrion launched Remsima SC (biosimilar, infliximab) for…

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PharmaShots Interview: Biogen’s Wildon R. Farwell Shares Insight on Phase 4 RESPOND Study of Spinraza

In an interview with PharmaShots, Wildon R. Farwell, M.D., MPH, Global Medical Head of Neuromuscular Diseases at Biogen shared his views on the P-IV RESPOND study that assesses the benefits of Spinraza in patients treated with Zolgensma. Shots: RESPOND is a two-year, open-label study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Spinraza (nusinersen) in infants and children with spinal muscular…

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