This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A & Biosimilar. Check out our full report below:
Gilead Reports Topline P-III (ASCENT-03) Trial Data of Trodelvy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
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Genentech Reports P-III (STARGLO) Trial Data on Columvi for R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma…
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Alvotech has entered into an agreement with Advanz Pharma to expand their commercial partnership to include 3 more biosimilar candidates
As per the deal, Advanz will register & commercialize biosimilars of Ilaris (canakinumab), Kesimpta (ofatumumab), & an undisclosed biologic in the EU, while Alvotech will handle development & commercial supply; partners will share revenues,…
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FDA has granted interchangeability designation to Hadlima, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) for prefilled syringe (40mg/0.4mL) & autoinjectors (40mg/0.4mL & 40mg/0.8mL) expanding on the prior designation for prefilled syringe (40mg/0.8mL) & single-dose vial
Designation was based on trial showing comparable PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity in pts with mod. to sev. plaque PsO…
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The CHMP has recommended a positive opinion for the marketing authorization of Bomyntra and Conexxence, biosimilars of Bayer’s Xgeva and Prolia (denosumab). EC approval is anticipated in Q3’25
The MAA submissions were based on comprehensive analytical similarity assessments and two comparative clinical studies: one on PK, PD, and immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, and another assessing efficacy, PD,…
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The US FDA has approved Starjemza (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product
Approval was based on comprehensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. extensive analytical characterization, P-I trial in healthy subjects & P-III trial in mod. to sev. plaque PsO pts, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK…
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Lupin & SteinCares have entered into a license & supply agreement to commercialize Lupin’s ranibizumab biosimilar in Latin America excl. Mexico & Argentina
As per the deal, SteinCares will be responsible for the biosimilar’s regulatory filings, registration, & commercialization in LATAM licensed states, while Lupin will oversee its manufacturing
Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized…
This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilar, DigiHealth & Animal Health. Check out our full report below:
Apnimed Reports Topline P-III (SynAIRgy) Trial Data of AD109 for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
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Ionis Reveals Topline P-III (ESSENCE) Trial Data of Olezarsen for Moderate…
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FDA has granted interchangeability designation to Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) for prefilled syringe (40mg) & autoinjectors (40 & 80mg) expanding on the prior designation for the 20mg & 80mg prefilled syringes
Designation was based on P-III interchangeability trial showing comparable PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity in pts with mod. to sev.…
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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 Canada
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,…

