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Xbrane and JOINN Biologics Partner to Develop Xdarzane (Biosimilar, Darzalex) 

Shots:  Xbrane Biopharma and JOINN Biologics have entered a strategic partnership to provide customized development services for Xdarzane, a biosimilar version of Darzalex (daratumumab)  Under the agreement, JOINN will advance Xdarzane through pilot-scale process development, analytical similarity studies, and process optimization for commercial manufacturing. Xbrane will lead global out-licensing efforts, while both companies will collaborate on further development, scale-up, clinical studies, regulatory filings, and commercialization …

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GlycoNex Reports the P-III Trial Data on SPD8 (Biosimilar, Denosumab)

Shots: GlycoNex has reported the P-III trial results assessing SPD8 (SC, Q6M), a biosimilar version of denosumab co-developed with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, vs Prolia in 266 Japanese subjects with osteoporosis Trial met its 1EP, with SPD8 demonstrating therapeutic equivalence to Prolia. The between-group difference in the 1EP & its 95% confidence interval fell within the pre-specified…

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Organon Receives the US FDA Approval for the sBLA for Tofidence (Biosimilar, Actemra) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved sBLA for Tofidence, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)  Tofidence is an IL-6 receptor antagonist available in 80 mg/4 mL, 200 mg/10 mL, and 400 mg/20 mL single-dose vials for IV. The expanded approval adds indications for CAR T cell-induced severe or life-threatening cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and hospitalized adults and children (≥2 years) with COVID-19 requiring…

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Health Canada Accepts the MAA for Kashiv BioSciences’ ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: Kashiv BioSciences has reported that Health Canada has validated and accepted the MAA for ADL-018, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab) Omalizumab is approved for multiple allergic & inflammatory conditions, incl. mod. to sev. persistent asthma (≥6yrs.), CRSwNP (≥18yrs.), chronic spontaneous urticaria (≥12 yrs.), & IgE-mediated food allergy (>1yr.) Additionally, Alvotech & Kashiv BioSciences have…

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Lupin Receives US FDA Approval for Ranluspec (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Ranluspec (ranibizumab-hkdz), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)  Ranluspec is an interchangeable ranibizumab biosimilar approved in the US, available in both vials and PFS at 0.3 mg (0.05 mL of 6 mg/mL) and 0.5 mg (0.05 mL of 10 mg/mL) strengths, matching Lucentis  It is a recombinant humanized IgG1 mAb fragment that inhibits VEGF-A and is indicated for wet age-related macular degeneration,…

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Henlius Reports First US Patient Dosed in Global P-I Trial of HLX17 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) 

Shots:  Shanghai Henlius has dosed the first US patient in the global P-I trial of HLX17, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), for the adjuvant treatment of multiple resected solid tumors  P-I multicentre study evaluates the PK, efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of HLX17 vs Keytruda in pts with resected solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, and renal cell carcinoma.…

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Alvotech Reports the US FDA’s BLA Resubmission for AVT05 (Bisomilar, Simponi and Simponi Aria) and AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea)

Shots: The US FDA has received resubmitted BLA of AVT05, a biosimilar version of Simponi & Simponi Aria, and AVT06, a biosimilar to Eylea 2mg (aflibercept)  Resubmissions follow Alvotech’s response to the FDA’s PAAL regarding its Reykjavik facility, alongside responses to observations from a May 2026 routine cGMP inspection & ongoing enhancements to quality systems…

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