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GlycoNex Doses Last Patient in P-III Trial of SPD8 (Biosimilar, Prolia/Xgeva) to Treat Osteoporosis

Shots: GlycoNex has dosed the last patient with SPD8, a biosimilar version of Prolia/Xgeva (denosumab), in its P-III trial for the treatment of primary osteoporosis from solid tumors Trial will assess the PK, efficacy, & safety of SPD8 vs reference denosumab in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis; top-line results are expected in Q2’26 & data will support…

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Celltrion

The FDA Grants Interchangeability Designation to Celltrion’s Stoboclo & Osenvelt (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Stoboclo & Osenvelt, biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab), respectively, for all approved indications of the reference product Designation was based on extensive data, incl. analytical data demonstrating similarity of Stoboclo & Osenvelt with reference product & P-III trial results in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, which showed comparable…

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Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi’s Conexxence and Bomyntra (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva) Receives FDA’s Interchangeable Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Conexxence & Bomyntra, biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab), respectively, for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders Conexxence treats adults at high fracture risk, incl. pts with osteoporosis, pts on long-term glucocorticoid therapy or certain cancer treatments affecting bone density Bomyntra prevents SREs in adults with bone-involved malignancies…

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Samsung Bioepis Enters Asset Purchase Deal with Biogen for Byooviz (Biosimilar, Lucentis) and Opuviz (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU

Shots: Samsung Bioepis has entered an asset purchase agreement with Biogen to acquire its ophthalmology assets, Byooviz & Opuviz, biosimilar versions of Lucentis (ranibizumab) & Eylea (aflibercept), in the EU Samsung Bioepis will assume full responsibility for the commercialization of Byooviz following the transfer of rights from Biogen, effective January 2026 Byooviz was approved by…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Oct 21, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025)    

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 and Merck Report the P-II Study Data for Raludotatug Deruxtecan in Pt.-Resistant Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer  Read More: Daiichi Sankyo and Merck  Gilead…

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Biocon Biologics

Biocon Biologics Receives Health Canada Approval for Yesintek & Yesintek IV (Biosimilar, Stelara)  

Shots:  Biocon Biologics has received Health Canada’s NOC for Yesintek & Yesintek IV, biosimilars to Stelara, with approval on Oct 17 and commercial availability expected in mid-October  Approval was supported by data showing YESINTEK is highly similar to Stelara with no meaningful differences in efficacy, safety, or immunogenicity. It will be offered via the My…

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Polpharma Biologics Launches Ranivisio PFS (Biosimilar, Lucentis) in the EU

Shots: Polpharma Biologics has launched Ranivisio pre-filled syringe (PFS), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) in France Bioeq AG, a joint venture of Polpharma & Formycon, develops & licenses Ranivisio PFS, with Teva holding exclusive commercialization rights in France. The drug substance is manufactured by Rezon Bio (Polpharma Biologics) in Poland Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized…

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Teva and Prestige Biopharma Sign a Licensing Agreement to Commercialize Tuznue (Biosimilar, Herceptin) Across EU

Shots: Teva Pharmaceuticals and Prestige Biopharma have signed a license and supply agreement to commercialize Tuznue (trastuzumab), a Herceptin biosimilar, in most European markets As per the deal, Teva will market and distribute Tuznue in most European markets, while Prestige Biopharma will handle production and supply from its EU-GMP-certified facilities Tuznue, biosimilar of Herceptin, with…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Oct 13, 2025 – Oct 17, 2025)    

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, DigiHealth, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:  Arcus Biosciences Reports the P-II (EDGE-Gastric) Trial Data on Domvanalimab + Yutuo (Zimberelimab) for Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinomas  Read More: Arcus Biosciences  HUTCHMED Reports the P-II/III (FRUSICA-2) Trial Data of Fruquintinib…

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Celltrion

FDA Approves Celltrion’s Yuflyma (Biosimilar, Humira) and its Unbranded Version for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) and Uveitis in Younger Patients

Shots: The US FDA has approved Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) & its unbranded version for the treatment of HS in adolescents (≥12yrs.), & uveitis in children (≥2yrs.) Yuflyma, an anti-TNFα mAb, was previously approved by the FDA for rheumatoid & psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, &…

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