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Elanco Animal Health Reports the USDA Approval of Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: The USDA has granted Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis, expected to launch in H1’26 Befrena (mAb) is an anti-IL31 injection for dogs, treats allergic and atopic dermatitis every 6–8 wks. In September, the FDA approved changes to Zenrelia (ilunocitinib tablets) US label, eliminating the fatal vaccine-induced disease risk, Elanco announced Ref:…

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Samsung Biologics Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Human Genome Sciences from GSK

Shots: Samsung Biologics’ US subsidiary entered a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Human Genome Sciences from GSK, securing its first US based manufacturing site in Rockville, Maryland As per the deal terms, Samsung Biologics will acquire the Rockville assets for $280M, with closing expected by end of Q1’26, while retaining 500+ employees to ensure…

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LIB Therapeutics Receives the FDA Approval for Lerochol (Lerodalcibep-liga) for Adults with Elevated LDL Cholesterol 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Lerochol as an LDL-C lowering therapy for adults with hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH; US launch as a PFS is expected in spring 2026, with an autoinjector later in 2026, while EMA approval is anticipated in Jun 2026 alongside additional global regulatory filings   Approval was supported by the global P-III (LIBerate) trial, enrolling over 2,900 CVD patients and without…

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Polpharma Biologics and Libbs Farmacêutica Enter into a Licensing Agreement for an Autoimmune Biosimilar 

 Shots:  Polpharma Biologics has signed a licensing agreement with Brazil-based Libbs Farmacêutica for an autoimmune biosimilar  Under this strategic partnership, Polpharma Biologics is fully responsible for the development and manufacturing of the product  Libbs will exclusively handle the product’s commercialization, marketing, and distribution in the Brazilian market  Ref: Polpharma Biologics | Image: Polpharma Biologics | Press Release Related News:- Polpharma Biologics Launches…

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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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