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Mochida Pharmaceutical has entered into a development and commercialization agreement with Qilu Pharmaceutical for a biosimilar of follitropin alfa in Japan
As per the deal, Mochida will lead development to secure marketing approval in Japan, collaborating with Qilu for early launch, and strengthening its position in Japan’s biosimilar market
Follitropin alfa is a recombinant FSH used for…
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The NMPA has accepted the sBLA of Maiweijian (Denosumab; 120mg), a biosimilar version of Xgeva, developed by its subsidiary T-mab, for preventing skeletal-related events in multiple myeloma and bone metastases from solid tumors
Maiweijian is China’s first approved 120 mg denosumab biosimilar, initially cleared in March 2024 for adults and skeletally mature adolescents with unresectable giant cell tumor of bone or cases where surgery may…
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The NMPA has granted IND clearance to Henlius’ HLX05-N, a biosimilar version of Erbitux (cetuximab), for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)
HLX05-N showed high similarity to reference cetuximab in analytical & non-clinical studies, with Henlius planning to initiate an international multi-center P-I trial upon meeting required conditions
Cetuximab is an anti-EGFR monoclonal…
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Biocon has reported the commercial launch of Bosaya & Aukelso, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Prolia & Xgeva (Denosumab) in the US, following FDA approval in Sep 2025
Bosaya will be available in the 60mg/mL PFS format, while Aukelso will be available as 120mg/1.7 mL (70mg/mL) single-dose vial, both for subcutaneous use
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Health Canada has approved Denoza (denosumab injection), a biosimilar version of Prolia
Denoza is approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at high risk of fracture. It is also authorized for all other indications of the reference biologic, as detailed in the Product Monograph
Denoza will be available in a prefilled syringe format
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CuraTeQ Biologics has reported topline P-III trial data assessing BP11, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab) vs Xolair in pts with chronic spontaneous urticaria
Trial met its 1EPs in CSU at 300mg, evaluating ISS7 changes at Wk. 12 across 608 pts at ~80 sites, demonstrating equivalence between BP11 & Xolair within predefined margins
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The Chinese NMPA has granted IND clearance to HLX319, a biosimilar version of Phesgo (pertuzumab, trastuzumab & hyaluronidase), for neoadj./adj. treatment of HER2+ early or locally advanced breast cancer, as well as for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer
Pertuzumab & trastuzumab in HLX319 are Henlius’ HLX11 & Hanquyou, respectively, with HLX11 under review…
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The US FDA has approved Ponlimsi, a biosimilar version of Prolia (denosumab), for all indications of the reference product
Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical & clinical studies, which showed comparable efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity of Ponlimsi to the reference product
Additionally, Teva’s biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) was accepted for review…
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Prestige has reported the topline P-III (SAMSON-II) trial results evaluating HD204, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab), vs Avastin in 625 adults with advanced non-squamous NSCLC
Trial showed an ORR of 48.7% vs 46.5% at 18wks., meeting its 1EP & showing clinical equivalence between HD204 & Avastin; 2EPs supported the primary analysis, with similar Wk.…
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The Chinese NMPA has granted IND approval to HLX18, a biosimilar version of Opdivo (nivolumab) for the treatment of certain resected solid tumors following the US FDA IND clearance
Additionally, HLX17 (biosimilar, Keytruda) & HLX13 (biosimilar, Yervoy) are under P-I trials with first patient dosing completed, while the IND for HLX15-SC (biosimilar, Darzalex), was…

