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Biocon Launches Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the US

Shots: Biocon has reported the commercial launch of Yesafili, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2mg (aflibercept), in the US, which was previously approved & granted interchangeable designation In the P-III (INSIGHT) study in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Yesafili showed no clinically meaningful differences from Eylea in PK, safety, efficacy, or immunogenicity Yesafili is a VEGF inhibitor…

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Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi Reports FDA and EMA Acceptance of PB016 (Biosimilar, Entyvio) for Review

Shots: The US FDA and EMA have accepted the BLA & MAA, respectively, for PB016, a biosimilar version of Entyvio (vedolizumab) lyophilized vial for IV administration BLA was supported by an extensive development program assessing PB016 vs Entyvio, to evaluate its similarity to the reference product, consistent with regulatory requirements for biosimilar approval PB016 is…

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Biocon’s Yesintek (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives Health Canada Approval for its Autoinjector Presentation

Shots: Health Canada has approved Yesintek Autoinjector (45 mg/0.05 mL & 90 mg/mL), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) Yesintek is indicated for the treatment of mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis in pts (≥6yrs.), active psoriatic arthritis in adults, mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis in adults Yesintek was previously approved as…

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Accord BioPharma Reports Commercial Availability of Osvyrti and Jubereq (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva) in the US

Shots: Accord BioPharma has reported the launch of Osvyrti & Jubereq, interchangeable biosimilars to Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab), in the US Osvyrti (60mg PFS) treats postmenopausal women & men with osteoporosis at high fracture risk, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in both sexes, & increases bone mass in men on androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer…

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Samsung Bioepis and Harrow Present Interim P-IV PMS Study Data on SB11 (Biosimilar, Lucentis) at ASRS 2026

Shots: Samsung Bioepis & Harrow have reported interim data from a P-IV post-marketing surveillance study on SB11, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab), conducted in South Korea from May 2022 to May 2026 The interim analysis incl. 298 of 305 enrolled pts (182 treatment-naïve & 116 switched), with investigator-determined dosing intervals & follow-up through 24wks.…

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Samsung Bioepis and Organon

Organon and Samsung Bioepis Expand Commercialisation Agreement to Broaden Biosimilar Access in Australia

Shots: Organon & Samsung Bioepis have expanded their development and commercialisation agreement to commercialise a new biosimilar in Australia As per the deal, Organon will receive exclusive commercial rights to the biosimilar in Australia while Samsung Bioepis will be responsible for full development, manufacturing & regulatory responsibilities The amended agreement expands their collaboration to 4…

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Henlius Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of HLX18 (Biosimilar, Opdivo) in China 

Shots:  Henlius has dosed the first patient in China in the P-I (HLX18-MRST001) trial assessing its nivolumab biosimilar, HLX18, in patients with resected solid tumors  The study will compare HLX18 vs. Opdivo in patients with resected solid tumors, evaluating PK similarity, efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity following monotherapy  HLX18 is Henlius' nivolumab biosimilar candidate, developed under global biosimilar guidelines. Reference nivolumab is approved worldwide for multiple cancers, including melanoma, NSCLC, RCC, HCC, urothelial, gastric, esophageal, colorectal, and head & neck cancers  Ref: Henlius  |  Image: Henlius   | Press Release PharmaShots, your go-to media platform for customized news ranging across multiple indications. For more…

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Formycon Partners with OneSource Specialty Pharma for Biosimilars 

Shots:  Formycon and OneSource Specialty Pharma have entered into a strategic manufacturing partnership for biosimilars  As per the deal, OneSource will act as Formycon’s strategic manufacturing partner, providing integrated Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) manufacturing from its advanced biologics facility in Bangalore, India  The collaboration combines Formycon’s biosimilar development expertise with OneSource’s end-to-end biologics manufacturing capabilities to advance Formycon’s global biosimilar programs  Ref: Formycon |  Image:…

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Henlius Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of HLX15-SC (Biosimilar, Darzalex Faspro) in the US 

    Shots:  Henlius has dosed the first U.S. patient in the global P-I HLX15-SC (HLX15-SC-NDMM-001) trial, a biosimilar version of Darzalex Faspro, as a 1L treatment for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM)  The study will compare HLX15-SC vs. US-licensed Darzalex Faspro in transplant-ineligible NDMM patients, evaluating PK similarity, safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, and efficacy in combination with lenalidomide & dexamethasone (Rd)  HLX15 is an anti-CD38 daratumumab biosimilar candidate for…

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