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Junshi Biosciences Reports NMPA Acceptance of the NDA for Roconkibart (IL-17A) to Treat Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: Junshi Biosciences reported that the NMPA has accepted the NDA for roconkibart injection (JS005), for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis eligible for systemic therapy or phototherapy The submission is backed by a multicenter P-III study (n=747) showing significant improvements in PASI 75/90/100 and sPGA 0/1 vs PBO at 12wks., with sustained efficacy…

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The US FDA Approves Lupin’s Armlupeg (Biosimilar, Neulasta) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Armlupeg (pegfilgrastim-unne) as a biosimilar version of Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)   Armlupeg (6 mg/0.6 mL) is administered as a single-dose SC injection. It is indicated to reduce the incidence of febrile neutropenia in pts with non-myeloid cancers undergoing myelosuppressive CT and to improve survival following acute myelosuppressive radiation exposure   Armlupeg will be produced at Lupin’s Biotech facility…

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RION Launches RION Vet to Advance Platelet-Derived Biologics in Animal Health

Shots: RION has launched RION Vet, a veterinary biotechnology subsidiary, with exclusive global rights to RION’s exosome-based therapeutic platform for animal health RION Vet is developing ePEP-01, a cell-free, shelf-stable platelet-derived biologic, for equine musculoskeletal disorders, which was evaluated in over 50 horses for >4yrs., showing improvement in lameness, with favorable safety RION Vet leverages…

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Halozyme Therapeutics to Acquire Elektrofi for ~$900M, Expanding its Drug Delivery Offerings

Shots: Halozyme Therapeutics has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elektrofi, incl. its Hypercon technology, which enables biologic formulations at concentrations of 400-500mg/ml As per the deal, Elektrofi will receive $750M upfront, with up to three $50M milestone payments contingent on regulatory approvals of three separate Hypercon products; closing expected in Q4’25 As a result…

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New Drug Designations: July 2025

New Drug Designations: July 2025

Shots:       PharmaShots’ Designation Report offers a concise overview of the latest drug and device designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA.    The July 2025 edition covers designations awarded to 47 drugs and 3 medical devices, comprising 23 small molecules, 9 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and…

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