Shots:Immunology focuses on analyzing all aspects of the immune system in both healthy and diseased states, from its structure & function to its disorders, blood banking, immunization & organ transplantAlong with the enhanced utilization of immunotherapies for immunological & autoimmune diseases, monoclonal antibodies have also showcased a great potential to be used as…
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potencyBiosimilars 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 patientsDuring the month of June, Organon entered into an agreement with Henlius…
Shots:Monica spoke about the data from the NOVA P-IIIb study evaluating the efficacy of its lead candidate in Multiple Sclerosis(MS)Monica also talked about the clinical trial results and formulation of the advanced product in MSThe interview gives a view of Biogen’s developing molecules in the pipeline for MSSmriti: Can you share with…
The second quarter of 2022 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with multiple approvals. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca’s Farxiga (dapagliflozin) meet its primary endpoints for heart failure with a preserved ejection fractionStarting with the latest acquisitions, Pfizer acquire Biohaven for ~$11.6B, GSK acquire Affinivax for ~$3.3B. The second quarter of the year…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Monica Mann, Vice President, Medical Affairs for Global MS and Pipeline at Biogen shared her views on the data of Tysabri, Vumerity & highlights of new digital health research to predict multiple sclerosis disease progressionShots:Monica spoke about detailed results of the new real-world & clinical data on the long-term use of Tysabri & real-world analyses…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Toby Ferguson, Vice President & Head of the Neuromuscular Development Unit at Biogen shared his views on new data on Spinraza and improves clinical outcomes for the treatment of SMA patientsShots:The first patient has been treated in the P-IIIb (ASCEND) study evaluating the higher dose of nusinersen in 135 children, teens & adults with…
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potencyBiosimilars 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 patientsDuring the month of March, Junshi & Mabwell Bioscience’s Junmaikang (biosimilar, adalimumab)…
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 ~$3BThe first quarter of the year also showcases regulatory events…
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…
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potencyBiosimilars 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 patientsDuring the month of February, Biocon acquired Viatris’ biosimilars assets for ~$3.335B,…

