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Shanghai Henlius Receives the US FDA IND Clearance for HLX18 (Biosimilar, Opdivo)  

Shots:  The US FDA has granted IND clearance to HLX18 (nivolumab), a biosimilar version of Opdivo, for the treatment of certain resected solid tumors   Novolumab is an mAb targeting PD-1 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and is approved worldwide for cancers, including melanoma, mesothelioma, head and neck, and urothelial carcinoma   HLX17 (pembrolizumab biosimilar) and HLX13 (ipilimumab biosimilar) have entered worldwide multicenter P-I…

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Teva and Alvotech

Alvotech and Teva Enter into an Agreement with Regeneron to Launch AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea) Across US  

Shots:  Alvotech and Teva reached a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron, allowing the US launch of AVT06, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) in Q4’26 or earlier under certain conditions   AVT06 is an aflibercept (Eylea) biosimilar that inhibits VEGF and has been approved as Mynzepli in the UK and EEA and as Aflibercept BS in Japan   On…

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Celltrion

Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Multiple Immune-Mediated Diseases

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Celltrion's Steqeyma autoinjector (45mg/0.5mL & 90mg/1mL), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for the treatment of pts with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) & Crohn’s disease (CD) SteQeyma (CT-P43) is a human anti-IL-12 & IL-23 monoclonal antibody that is also available in SC formulation (45mg/0.5 mL or 90mg/1 mL in…

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Lupin Receive the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ranluspec (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Lupin’s Ranluspec, in both vial and PFS forms, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)  Opinion was supported by analytical similarity data and a global P-III trial (n=600 pts) in neovascular AMD across the US, EU, Russia, and India  Under the agreement, Lupin’s biosimilar ranibizumab will be marketed by Sandoz across the EU (excluding Germany),…

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Biocon Biologics Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron and Bayer for Worldwide Commercialization of Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

Shots:  Biocon Biologics has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU and globally, following a prior US and Canada settlement  Biocon Biologics, Regeneron, and Bayer settled all pending litigation, allowing Yesafili’s UK launch in Jan’26 and other countries by Mar’26 or earlier. YESAFILI launched in Canada in 2024, and US market entry secured in April…

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Polpharma Biologics and Libbs Farmacêutica Enter into a Licensing Agreement for an Autoimmune Biosimilar 

 Shots:  Polpharma Biologics has signed a licensing agreement with Brazil-based Libbs Farmacêutica for an autoimmune biosimilar  Under this strategic partnership, Polpharma Biologics is fully responsible for the development and manufacturing of the product  Libbs will exclusively handle the product’s commercialization, marketing, and distribution in the Brazilian market  Ref: Polpharma Biologics | Image: Polpharma Biologics | Press Release Related News:- Polpharma Biologics Launches…

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Formycon Partners with Zydus to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in the US and Canada

Shots: Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with Zydus Lifesciences Global FZE, UAE (Zydus' subsidiary) to commercialize Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the US & Canada As per the deal, Formycon will be responsible for development, registration, manufacturing & supply of the product, while Zydus Lifesciences…

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Formycon Partners with MS Pharma to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in the MENA Region

Shots: Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with MS Pharma for the commercialization of Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the MENA region As per the deal, Formycon will receive an upfront payment, potential development & regulatory milestones, & a significant share of regional gross profits, though…

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Celltrion

The US FDA Approves Additional Presentation of Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Omlyclo, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300mg/2ml, SC) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), & IgE-mediated food allergy Omlyclo previously received the US FDA approval in Mar 2025 for PFS injections at…

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