Xbrane Entered into an Agreement with Alvotech to sell XB003 (Biosimilar, Cimzia) and Parts of its Organization for ~$27.25M

Shots: Xbrane has signed an agreement with Alvotech to sell XB003 (Biosimilar, Cimzia) including related IP and parts of its organization, including 40 employees & laboratory equipment at ~$27.25M (~SEK 275M). The transaction closing is subject to approval from Xbrane's shareholders at the EGM on Apr 14, 2025, and FDI approval. Xbrane will receive SEK…

ByDipanshu DixitMarch 21, 2025

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Alvotech and Dr. Reddy’s Report the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance for AVT03 (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted 351(k) BLA of AVT03, a biosimilar version of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab), for all indications of reference product As per the 2024 license & supply agreement, Alvotech is responsible for the development & manufacturing of AVT03, while Dr. Reddy’s handles registration & marketing in licensed regions, incl. the U.S. …

ByDipanshu DixitMarch 18, 2025

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Celltrion launches SteQeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) in the US

Shots: Celltrion has launched SteQeyma (ustekinumab-stba) injection, a biosimilar to Stelara, for all indications of the reference products following the US FDA’s approval in Dec 2024 Approval was supported by various clinical evidence incl. P-III trial of SteQeyma vs Stelara for mod. to sev. plaque PsO, with 1EP as rate of change in the PASI for skin…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 17, 2025

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Biocon Biologics at AAO 2024: Uwe Gudat in an Invigorating Discussion with PharmaShots

Shots: At the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO 2024), Biocon Biologics announced promising results from the extension study of its proposed biosimilar to aflibercept, MYL-1701P The study demonstrated comparable safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity between patients continuing MYL-1701P and those who switched from aflibercept to MYL-1701P Biocon Biologics' Chief Medical Officer, Uwe Gudat, discusses the groundbreaking…

BySaurabh ChaubeyMarch 17, 2025

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (March 10, 2025 – March 13, 2025)  

This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilars & Animal Health. Check out our full report below:  Incyte Highlights P-III (TRuE-PN) Clinical Program Data of Opzelura (1.5% Ruxolitinib Cream) for Prurigo Nodularis (PN) at AAD 2025 Read More: Incyte Johnson & Johnson Highlights P-III Clinical Data of Icotrokinra for Plaque Psoriasis at…

BySenior EditorMarch 13, 2025

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Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair) Secures the US FDA’s Approval

Shots: The US FDA has approved & granted interchangeability designation to Omlyclo, a biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of mod. to sev. persistent asthma, CRSwNP, IgE-mediated food allergy, & chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) Approval was based on multiple clinical evidence, incl. P-III trial assessing Omlyclo (150mg, Q4W) vs Xolair (300mg, Q4W) in…

ByDipanshu DixitMarch 10, 2025

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (March 03, 2025 – March 07, 2025) 

This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilars, Animal Health & DigiHealth. Check out our full report below: GSK Presents Pooled Analysis from P-III (ANCHOR-1 & 2) Trial of Depemokimab for CRSwNP at AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress 2025 Read More: GSK Daiichi Sankyo Reports Interim Data of P-III (DESTINY-Gastric04) Study…

BySenior EditorMarch 7, 2025

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Biocon Biologics Report the P-III Study Positive Results of Yesintek (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: Biocon Biologics revealed positive results from the P-III study demonstrating that Yesintek achieved equivalent efficacy, safety, immunogenicity, and PK vs reference product to treat mod. to sev. chronic plaque psoriasis (PsO) pts. (n=384, age= 18-80yrs.); data was presented at AAD 2025 The primary efficacy endpoint, percentage change in PASI scores at Wk. 12 showed…

ByDipanshu DixitMarch 7, 2025

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Celltrion Reports the US FDA approval for Stoboclo & Osenvelt (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Stoboclo & Osenvelt (CT-P41, denosumab), a biosimilar to Prolia & Xgeva for all indications of the reference products Approval is based on P-III trial results in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, which showed equivalent efficacy & PD of CT-P41 to reference denosumab, with similar PK and comparable safety, and…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 5, 2025

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Fresenius Kabi Launches Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) in the US

Shots: Fresenius Kabi has launched Otulfi (ustekinumab- aauz) injection, a biosimilar to Stelara, developed by Formycon AG to treat mod. to sev. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis & active psoriatic arthritis (age ≥ 6 yrs.) across the US Otulfi will be available in the US in 45 mg/0.5 mL and 90 mg/mL prefilled…

ByDipanshu DixitMarch 3, 2025

Xbrane Entered into an Agreement with Alvotech to sell XB003 (Biosimilar, Cimzia) and Parts of its Organization for ~$27.25M

Alvotech and Dr. Reddy’s Report the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance for AVT03 (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)

Celltrion launches SteQeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) in the US

Biocon Biologics at AAO 2024: Uwe Gudat in an Invigorating Discussion with PharmaShots

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (March 10, 2025 – March 13, 2025)

Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair) Secures the US FDA’s Approval

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (March 03, 2025 – March 07, 2025)

Biocon Biologics Report the P-III Study Positive Results of Yesintek (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Celltrion Reports the US FDA approval for Stoboclo & Osenvelt (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Fresenius Kabi Launches Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) in the US

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