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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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Polpharma Biologics Partners with PSI CRO to Conduct a P-I  Clinical  Trial  Evaluating PB018 (Biosimilar, Ocrevus) 

Shots:  Polpharma Biologics has partnered with PSI CRO to advance a P-I clinical trial evaluating PB018, its proposed biosimilar to Ocrevus (ocrelizumab), in multiple sclerosis pts, with the study expected to begin in October 2026  The randomized P-I study will enroll approximately 222 participants to compare the PK, PD, safety, and immunogenicity of PB018 with Ocrevus, with PK…

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Chime Biologics & Daewoong Partner to Develop and Commercialize of Dupilumab (Biosimilar, Dupixent) in Global Markets 

Shots:  Chime Biologics and Daewoong Pharmaceutical signed a strategic partnership to develop and manufacture a biosimilar version of Dupixent  Chime Biologics will support Daewoong's global biosimilar ambitions with its end-to-end development expertise, AI platform, and China's bioprocess supply chain ecosystem  Dupilumab (Dupixent) is a mAb that blocks IL-4 and IL-13 signaling to treat Type 2 inflammation  Ref: Chime Biologics |   Image: Chime Biologics and Daewoong Pharmaceutical | Press Release Related…

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Celltrion Seeks Canadian Approval for CT-P55 (Biosimilar, Cosentyx)  

Shots:  Celltrion has applied to Health Canada for marketing authorization for CT-P55, a biosimilar of Cosentyx (secukinumab), for all indications held by the reference product, including plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis  The application was based on a clinical study in 172 healthy subjects, in which CT-P55 demonstrated pharmacokinetic equivalence to the reference product and comparable…

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Polpharma Partners with Tuteur to Commercialize a Biosimilar Candidate Across LATAM for Autoimmune Diseases

Shots: Polpharma Biologics has entered into a licensing agreement with Tuteur to commercialize a biosimilar candidate for autoimmune diseases across Latin America, excl. Brazil As per the deal, Tuteur will handle commercialization, marketing, & distribution in the licensed territories, while Polpharma will be responsible for the development & manufacturing of the biosimilar candidate The biosimilar…

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Samsung Bioepis Introduces its Ustekinumab Biosimilar in Japan with NIPRO CORPORATION

Shots: Samsung Bioepis has reported the launch of Ustekinumab BS 45 mg Syringe for SC Injection 「NIPRO」, a biosimilar version of Stelara, in Japan, marking the company’s first commercialized product in the country The biosimilar will be commercialized by NIPRO CORPORATION under a strategic partnership between Samsung Bioepis & NIPRO in 2025, focused on developing &…

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