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The US FDA has approved Avtozma IV, a biosimilar to Actemra (tocilizumab), for treating cytokine release syndrome in pts (≥2yrs.), covering all Actemra IV-approved indications in the US; expected to be available in the US by Aug 31, 2025
In Jan 2025, the US FDA approved Avtozma IV to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant…
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Unlike hematologic malignancies, where the elimination of most or all tumor cells results in immunosuppression, making headways in solid tumors requires a new holistic approach when using T Cell Engagers
Abpro’s ABP-102/CT-P72, co-developed by Celltrion leverages a tetravalent format; bivalent for both HER2 and CD3
PharmaShots welcomes Shaun Murphy, Vice President, Nonclinical Research and…
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Celltrion has launched Osenvelt & Stoboclo, biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab) in the US
Stoboclo (60mg/mL) treats postmenopausal women & men with osteoporosis at high fracture risk, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in both sexes, & increases bone mass in men on androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer & women on adjuvant aromatase inhibitors…
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The US FDA has approved Steqeyma (45mg/0.5mL, SC, single-dose vial), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for the treatment of pts (6-17yrs.; ≤60kg) with plaque PsO or PsA
Approval was supported by extensive clinical data, incl. P-III trial of Steqeyma vs Stelara for mod. to sev. plaque PsO, with 1EP as rate of change…
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FDA has granted interchangeability designation to Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) for prefilled syringe (40mg) & autoinjectors (40 & 80mg) expanding on the prior designation for the 20mg & 80mg prefilled syringes
Designation was based on P-III interchangeability trial showing comparable PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity in pts with mod. to sev.…
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The US FDA has granted interchangeability designation to Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab)
Designation was backed by P-III interchangeability trial showing comparable PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity in pts with mod. to sev. PsO receiving reference adalimumab (ADA) continuously or those who alternated between ADA & Yuflyma during Wk. 25-27; data was…
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Celltrion announced that Steqeyma (ustekinumab-stba), a biosimilar to Stelara, has been added to the Costco Member Prescription Program. It was launched on Mar 12, 2025. Celltrion's adalimumab-aaty was added to the program in Aug 2024
Steqeyma will be available in the US from Costco Specialty Pharmacies on Apr 1, 2025, for self-funded employer plans,…
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Celltrion has launched Remdantry (formerly Inflectra) injection, a biosimilar to Remicade (infliximab), which will be launched on April 1, 2025, in Canada & received Health Canada NOC on March 7, 2025
Remdantry, consisting of a chimeric IgG1 mAb that binds to human TNFα, will share the same DIN as Inflectra. It was approved by…
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Celltrion has launched SteQeyma (ustekinumab-stba) injection, a biosimilar to Stelara, for all indications of the reference products following the US FDA’s approval in Dec 2024
Approval was supported by various clinical evidence incl. P-III trial of SteQeyma vs Stelara for mod. to sev. plaque PsO, with 1EP as rate of change in the PASI for skin…
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The US FDA has approved & granted interchangeability designation to Omlyclo, a biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of mod. to sev. persistent asthma, CRSwNP, IgE-mediated food allergy, & chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)
Approval was based on multiple clinical evidence, incl. P-III trial assessing Omlyclo (150mg, Q4W) vs Xolair (300mg, Q4W) in…

