Teva and Alvotech’s Selarsdi (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Selarsdi, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications incl. treatment of adult & pediatric PsA & plaque PsO as well as Crohn’s disease, & ulcerative colitis, effective as of Apr 30, 2025 Selarsdi is an anti-IL-12/IL-23 mAb, with 4 approved presentations: 45mg/0.5mL & 90mg/mL…

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Henlius and Sandoz Enter a Global Collaboration Agreement to Commercialize HLX13 (Biosimilar, Yervoy)

Shots: Henlius has granted Sandoz exclusive rights of the HLX13, a biosimilar version of Yervoy (ipilimumab), which is being assessed in a Henlius-led P-I/III trial for inoperable HCC, targeting enrollment of 656 pts As per the deal, Sandoz will register & market HLX13 in Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, & the US in exchange for milestone-based…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 30, 2025

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CuraTeQ Biologics Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Dazublys (Biosimilar, Herceptin)

Shots: CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, reported EMA’s CHMP has granted a positive opinion to Dazublys (150 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion), its trastuzumab biosimilar, to treat HER2-positive metastatic and early breast cancers. Pending expected EC approval in July, it will be available across the EU member states The opinion…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 26, 2025

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Gedeon Richter Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Junod and Yaxwer (Biosimilars, Prolia and Xgeva)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Junod and Yaxwer, biosimilars of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab) Denosumab is approved to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, prevent bone complications from cancer metastases, and treat unresectable giant cell tumors of bone Junod & Yaxwer are mAbs (IgG2) that block RANKL, preventing osteoclast activation Ref: Gedeon Richter | Image: Gedeon Richter…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 25, 2025

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Biocon Biologics and Regeneron Settle over Yesafili’s (Biosimilar, Eylea) US Launch

Shots: Biocon Biologics & Regeneron have entered into a settlement & license agreement, allowing the US launch of Yesafili, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) by H2’26 Yesafili’s FDA approval was supported by analytical, nonclinical & clinical data incl. P-III (INSIGHT) trial assessing Yesafili vs Eylea in DME pts, confirming its similarity in PK,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 16, 2025

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Celltrion’s Yuflyma (Biosimilar, Humira) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeability designation to Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) Designation was backed by P-III interchangeability trial showing comparable PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity in pts with mod. to sev. PsO receiving reference adalimumab (ADA) continuously or those who alternated between ADA & Yuflyma during Wk. 25-27; data was…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2025

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Intas Pharmaceuticals Acquires Coherus BioSciences’ Udenyca Business (Biosimilar, Neulasta)

Shots: Intas has acquired Coherus’ Udenyca business (incl. prefilled syringe, autoinjector & on-body injector), a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) via 2024 asset purchase agreement; Accord BioPharma (Intas’ US specialty division) will handle Udenyca’s US business As per the deal, Coherus received $483.4M upfront in cash, incl. $118.4M for Udenyca inventory, with an additional…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2025

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Teva and Samsung Bioepis Launch Epysqli (Biosimilar, Soliris) in the US

Shots: Teva & Samsung Bioepis have launched Epysqli, a biosimilar version of Soliris (eculizumab) in the US to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) & generalized myasthenia gravis(gMG) in AchR antibody-positive adults Epysqli was approved by the US FDA in Jul 2024 for PNH & aHUS, with a label expansion to gMG in…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 8, 2025

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Accord Healthcare Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Osvyrti and Jubereq (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Osvyrti & Jubereq, biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab); launch expected post patent expiry of reference products in Nov 2025 Osvyrti (60mg pre-filled syringe) is indicated to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women & men at increased risk of fractures. It also used to treat bone loss in pts…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 3, 2025

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Organon Acquires Regulatory and Commercial Rights of Tofidence IV Infusion (Biosimilar, Actemra) from Biogen

Shots: Organon has acquired the US regulatory & commercial rights for Tofidence, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab), from Biogen, which retains manufacturing rights in the US As per the deal, Biogen will receive upfront, while Organon will assume Biogen's obligation to pay Bio-Thera tiered annual net sales royalties & milestones Tofidence is a humanized…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 2, 2025

Teva and Alvotech’s Selarsdi (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Henlius and Sandoz Enter a Global Collaboration Agreement to Commercialize HLX13 (Biosimilar, Yervoy)

CuraTeQ Biologics Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Dazublys (Biosimilar, Herceptin)

Gedeon Richter Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Junod and Yaxwer (Biosimilars, Prolia and Xgeva)

Biocon Biologics and Regeneron Settle over Yesafili’s (Biosimilar, Eylea) US Launch

Celltrion’s Yuflyma (Biosimilar, Humira) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Intas Pharmaceuticals Acquires Coherus BioSciences’ Udenyca Business (Biosimilar, Neulasta)

Teva and Samsung Bioepis Launch Epysqli (Biosimilar, Soliris) in the US

Accord Healthcare Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Osvyrti and Jubereq (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)

Organon Acquires Regulatory and Commercial Rights of Tofidence IV Infusion (Biosimilar, Actemra) from Biogen

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