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The US FDA has approved Eydenzelt, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema (DME), & diabetic retinopathy
Approval was supported by extensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data, incl. a P-III trial in DME pts (n=348) comparing Eydenzelt vs Eylea over…
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Hikma Pharmaceuticals & Celltrion have entered into exclusive licensing agreements for various biosimilar candidates across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, expanding their previous partnerships
The agreement will include the commercialization of 6 biosimilars to expand access across multiple therapeutic areas, incl. allergic diseases, ophthalmology, skeletal-related disorders, immune diseases & oncology
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The EMA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab), following the MHRA’s MAA acceptance earlier this year
AVT23 was jointly developed by Alvotech & Kashiv BioSciences, with Advanz Pharma obtaining commercial rights to AVT23 in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Omalizumab is a humanized mAb that…
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Kashiv BioSciences submitted a BLA to the US FDA and received EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018, a proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab)
ADL-018 is a humanized mAb biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab), designed to block IgE binding on mast cells and basophils. Xolair is approved for CSU (≥12 yrs), moderate-to-severe asthma (≥6 yrs), chronic rhinosinusitis…
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Celltrion has launched Avtozma IV, a biosimilar to Actemra (tocilizumab) for all the approved indications of the reference product in the US
In Jan 2025, the FDA approved Avtozma based on a global P-III trial showing comparable efficacy, PK, safety & immunogenicity vs reference tocilizumab, followed by an additional July 2025 FDA approval for…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
Daiichi Sankyo & AstraZeneca Report the Topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast05) Trial Data of Enhertu for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
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Merck Presents P-III (HYPERION) Trial Data…
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Biocon Biologics & Amgen have entered into a settlement & license agreement, allowing the US launch of Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS) & Aukelso (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial), provisional interchangeable biosimilars to Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) by Oct 1, 2025
Clinical data showed both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy, plus Bosaya…
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The US FDA has approved Enoby (RGB-14-P) & Xtrenbo (RGB-14-X), biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders
Approval was based on extensive clinical data submitted by Hikma, incl. analytical, non-clinical & clinical studies, which showed comparable quality, efficacy, safety & immunogenicity of Enoby & Xtrenbo to reference…
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The US FDA has received a BLA for a biosimilar candidate to Novartis’ Xolair (omalizumab), developed by Kashiv BioSciences
Additionally, Amneal expects to incur a $22.5M R&D milestone charge in Q3’25 instead of Q4 due to the earlier BLA filing & holds exclusive US commercialization rights for the product pending regulatory approval
Xolair is…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
Roche Reports P-III (evERA Breast Cancer) Trial Data on Giredestrant + Everolimus for ER-Positive Breast Cancer
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BMS Reports the P-III (EXCALIBER-RRMM) Trial Data of Iberdomide Regimen to Treat…

