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GlycoNex Reports Licensing Agreement to Develop SPD8 (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)

Shots: GlycoNex has reported a licensing agreement to develop SPD8, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia and Xgeva (denosumab) The licensee will secure rights for the development, regulatory activities & commercialization of SPD8 in the designated regions. The deal includes development and commercial milestones, supporting GlycoNex's global business operations SPD8 is under P-III…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (December 30th, 2024 – January 03rd, 2025)

This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilars, Animal Health & Biotech. Check out our full report below:     Novartis Reports Data from P-III (STEER) Study of Onasemnogene Abeparvovec to Treat Children and Young Adults with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Read More: Novartis CARsgen Therapeutics Reports Topline Results from P-II…

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Bio-Thera Solutions and SteinCares Add Another Biosimilar, Expanding their Alliance

Shots:  Bio-Thera Solutions has expanded its collaboration with SteinCares, granting it exclusive rights to market a third biosimilar in Brazil and the LATAM region  Bio-Thera will handle development, the US FDA & the EMA submissions to support LATAM regulatory filings & commercial supply of each biosimilar from its Chinese manufacturing facilities  SteinCares will utilize its…

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STADA and Alvotech Introduces Uzpruvo (Biosimilar, Stelara) Across the EU

Shots:    The company has introduced Uzpruvo, biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab) across the EU to treat gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications. Uzpruvo is available in a pre-filled syringes with a thinner needle & is latex-free to avoid allergic reactions   Further EU launches are expected in the upcoming mos., pending national price approvals through a fully European supply…

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Celltrion

The EC Grants Approval to Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots:  Following the CHMP’s recommendation for marketing authorization in Mar 2024, the company’s Omlyclo (biosimilar to Xolair) has obtained the EC’s approval for treating allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)  The approval was supported by the results from P-III clinical evaluation to determine the safety, efficacy & PK…

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Biocon’s Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Ophthalmology 

  Shots:  The US FDA has approved Yesafili (aflibercept-jbvf), biosimilar to Eylea, for treating neovascular (wet AMD) age-related macular degeneration as well as visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (branch RVO or central RVO), DME & myopic choroidal neovascularization (myopic CNV)  The approval was supported by analytical, nonclinical & clinical data…

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Alvotech Collaborates with Dr. Reddy’s to Commercialize AVT03 (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva) 

  Shots:  Alvotech & Dr. Reddy’s have signed a license & supply agreement to commercialize AVT03 under which Alvotech will handle the development & manufacturing activities. Dr. Reddy will get regulatory & commercial rights exclusively in US and semi-exclusively in the EU & UK   Alvotech will receive an upfront, regulatory & commercial milestones as well as…

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Teva and Alvotech

Teva and Alvotech Launches Simlandi (Biosimilar, Humira) Injection Across US to Treat Multiple Indications 

Shots:  The company has launched Simlandi (citrate-free biosimilar, Humira) injection to treat RA, PsA, AS, UC, Plaque Pso, HS, uveitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis & CD in the US  The US FDA has approved Simlandi (40mg/0.4mL) injection. Both the low & high concentrations dosing strengths are approved and marketed across the US  The approval was based…

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Teva Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience Join Hands to Develop Biosimilar Candidates for Treating Oncology Indications 

Shots:  Teva Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience have signed a strategic licensing agreement across various markets incl. the EU and the US to develop a biosimilar product that is under development as a treatment for various oncology indications  As per the agreement, mAbxience will develop and produce the candidates by utilizing the knowledge of biosimilar development &…

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