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Henlius Receives NMPA IND Clearance for HLX05-N (Biosimilar, Erbitux)

Shots: The NMPA has granted IND clearance to Henlius’ HLX05-N, a biosimilar version of Erbitux (cetuximab), for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) HLX05-N showed high similarity to reference cetuximab in analytical & non-clinical studies, with Henlius planning to initiate an international multi-center P-I trial upon meeting required conditions Cetuximab is an anti-EGFR monoclonal…

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Apotex Receives Health Canada Approval for Denoza (Biosimilars, Prolia) 

Shots:  Health Canada has approved Denoza (denosumab injection), a biosimilar version of Prolia  Denoza is approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at high risk of fracture. It is also authorized for all other indications of the reference biologic, as detailed in the Product Monograph  Denoza will be available in a prefilled syringe format  Ref: Apotex | Image: Apotex | Press Release…

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CuraTeQ Reports P-III Trial Data on BP11 (Biosimilar, Xolair) in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Shots: CuraTeQ Biologics has reported topline P-III trial data assessing BP11, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab) vs Xolair in pts with chronic spontaneous urticaria Trial met its 1EPs in CSU at 300mg, evaluating ISS7 changes at Wk. 12 across 608 pts at ~80 sites, demonstrating equivalence between BP11 & Xolair within predefined margins Additionally,…

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Teva Advances Biosimilars Portfolio with Ponlimsi (Denosumab) FDA Approval and Dual Omalizumab Filing Acceptance

Shots: The US FDA has approved Ponlimsi, a biosimilar version of Prolia (denosumab), for all indications of the reference product Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical & clinical studies, which showed comparable efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity of Ponlimsi to the reference product Additionally, Teva’s biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) was accepted for review…

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Prestige Biopharma Reports Topline P-III (SAMSON-II) Study Results for HD204 (Biosimilar, Avastin)

Shots: Prestige has reported the topline P-III (SAMSON-II) trial results evaluating HD204, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab), vs Avastin in 625 adults with advanced non-squamous NSCLC Trial showed an ORR of 48.7% vs 46.5% at 18wks., meeting its 1EP & showing clinical equivalence between HD204 & Avastin; 2EPs supported the primary analysis, with similar Wk.…

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Bio-Thera Expands Collaboration with Intas Pharmaceuticals for the Commercialization of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) in India 

Shots:  Bio-Thera Solutions expanded its partnership with Intas Pharmaceuticals for BAT2506, a proposed biosimilar of Simponi (golimumab), through an exclusive commercialization and licensing agreement for India  BAT2506 is a proposed golimumab biosimilar by Bio-Thera. Golimumab, a human IgG1 monoclonal antibody, targets TNF-α to reduce key inflammatory markers such as CRP, IL-6, ICAM-1, MMP-3, and VEGF. The reference drug is approved…

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Cytiva and Yoshindo Collaborate to Strengthen Domestic Biosimilar Manufacturing through their FlexFactory Contract in Japan 

Shots:  Cytiva and Yoshindo sign a FlexFactory contract to support the establishment of domestic biosimilar drug substance manufacturing in Japan. The investment is partly supported by Japan’s MHLW  Yoshindo plans to supply biosimilars from its Toyama plant starting in 2028, supporting a stable and affordable biologics supply in Japan  Cytiva’s FlexFactory platform uses modular bioprocessing technologies to support faster transition from facility design to GMP…

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