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The EC has approved Omlyclo, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300 mg/2ml) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) & chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)
Omlyclo previously received the EC approval in May 2024 for PFS injections at 75mg/0.5mL & 150mg/1mL
Omalizumab is a…
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Sandoz has launched Tyruko, a biosimilar version of Biogen’s Tysabri (natalizumab), for all indications of the reference product, incl. relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) & mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease in adults
In 2019, Sandoz signed a global commercialization deal with Polpharma for Tyruko, with Polpharma responsible for development & manufacturing of…
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Ionis Highlights P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trials Results of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at AHA 2025
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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) …
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The CHMP has recommended Ondibta, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen for pts (age≥ 2), reference medicine Lantus SoloStar. The EC will now review the opinion, and approval is anticipated across the EU and EEA states Â
Insulin glargine is a long-acting, once-daily basal insulin analog that provides up to 24 hours of steady, peakless glucose-lowering activity Â
Ondibta completed head-to-head P-III trials in both the EU and the US against Lantus, with studies in…
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EirGenix has partnered with Sandoz to commercialize EG1206A, a biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta (Pertuzumab), globally excl. Taiwan, Mainland China, Macau, South Korea, Mongolia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, & Japan
As per the deal, EirGenix will handle product development, manufacturing, & supply, receiving ~$152M in upfront & milestone payments, profit share post-launch…
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Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINYLung06) Trial of Enhertu + Keytruda to Treat HER2 Overexpressing Non-Squamous NSCLC
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Genentech Reports P-III (ALLEGORY) Trial…
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The UK’s MHRA has approved Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, PsA, axial spondylarthritis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis, following CHMP’s positive opinion
Additionally, Alvotech is responsible for the development & commercial supply of Gobivaz, while…
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Samsung Bioepis has signed a confidential settlement and license agreement with Johnson & Johnson for the commercialization of Pyzchiva, its Stelara (ustekinumab) biosimilar in EuropeÂ
Ustekinumab is an IgG1κ monoclonal antibody targeting IL-12 and IL-23. PYZCHIVA, developed by Samsung Bioepis, received European Commission approval as a Stelara biosimilar in April 2024Â
PYZCHIVA was introduced in the EU by Sandoz in July…
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Sandoz agreed to acquire Just-Evotec Biologics EU SAS in Toulouse , including its manufacturing site to expand in-house continuous manufacturing for biosimilars, supporting its strategy to capture a projected ~$300B biosimilars market over the next decade
Sandoz will buy 100% of Just-Evotec Biologics SAS and secure a perpetual license for its continuous manufacturing platform…
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The US FDA has issued a CRL related to the BLA for AVT05, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), in PFS & autoinjector formulations
The CRL noted certain deficiencies from the FDA’s Jul 2025 pre-license inspection of Alvotech’s Reykjavik facility that must be resolved before AVT05 BLA approval, though no other issues were found,…

