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Following the launch of Idacio (adalimumab) Citrate-free, Fresenius Kabi Canada has launched Tyenne (IV/SC), a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab) from Roche, now available in CanadaÂ
Tyenne (IL-6 receptor blocker) is approved to treat inflammatory and immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant cell arteritis (GCA), Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), and systemic…
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The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Otulfi, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat mod. to sev. active Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque PsO as well as active PsA, available in the US since March 2025
FDA approval was granted in Sep 2024 on the basis of analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data,…
PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (May 12, 2025 – May 16, 2025) 
This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A & Animal Health. Check out our full report below: 
  
Johnson & Johnson Reveals P-III (ICONIC-TOTAL) Trial Data of Icotrokinra for Plaque Psoriasis
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AstraZeneca Reports…
This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, Biosimilar & Animal Health. Check out our full report below:
Recursion Presents Preliminary P-Ib/II (TUPELO) Trial Data of REC-4881 for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) at DDW 2025
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Chengdu Origen and Vanotech Report the First Patient Dosing in P-I (VAN-2401)…
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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 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…
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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 statesÂ
The opinion…
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The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Junod and Yaxwer, biosimilars of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab)Â
Denosumab is approved to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, prevent bone complications from cancer metastases, and treat unresectable giant cell tumors of boneÂ
Junod & Yaxwer are mAbs (IgG2)Â that block RANKL, preventing osteoclast activation Â
Ref: Gedeon Richter |Â Image:Â Gedeon Richter…
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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,…
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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…

