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The US FDA has approved Avtozma (biosimilar, Actemra) for treating diseases such as RA, GCA, pJIA, sJIA, and COVID-19
Approval was based on P-III trial of Avtozma (tocilizumab-anoh) vs Actemra (tocilizumab) in mod. to sev. RA pts demonstrated biosimilarity, change in disease activity score using 28 joints (DAS28)-ESR (1EP) at wk.24 & with…
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Celltrion has receive the US FDA’s approval for Steqeyma, biosimilar version of J&J’s Stelara (ustekinumab), to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, & ulcerative colitis
The approval was supported by P-III study in mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis with 1EP as change in the PASI for skin symptoms, showing therapeutic equivalence b/w Steqeyma…
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The P-III trial of Eydenzelt vs Eylea (aflibercept) in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients achieved its 1EP of BCVA improvement at wk.8, demonstrating equivalent efficacy, safety & immunogenicity
The P-III study of Stoboclo & Osenvelt vs Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) in patients (n=479) achieved its 1EP, showing equivalent efficacy in lumbar spine bone mineral…
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The P-III trial of Eydenzelt vs Eylea (aflibercept) in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients achieved its 1EP of BCVA improvement at wk.8, demonstrating equivalent efficacy, safety & immunogenicity
The P-III study of Stoboclo & Osenvelt vs Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) in patients (n=479) achieved its 1EP, showing equivalent efficacy in lumbar spine bone mineral…
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The Health Canada has granted approval to Celltrion’s Omlyclo, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab)
The approval was based on clinical outcomes incl. P-III trial assessing the safety, efficacy & PK/PD of Omlyclo vs Xolair in patients with chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) for over 40wks., depicting therapeutic equivalence b/w the drugs
Omlyclo (75mg/0.5mL &…
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The third quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Eli Lilly's acquisition of Morphic Holdings for ~$3.2B
This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Roche's P-I Study Data of CT-996 to treat Obesity
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Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients
The major highlights were the US FDA’s approval of Sandoz’s Enzeevu for Treating Neovascular Age-Related…
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Following the CHMP’s positive opinion in Jun 2024, the EC has approved SteQeyma, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for treating various chronic inflammatory diseases. Approved as biologic for gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications
Approval was supported by the P-III trial of SteQeyma vs Stelara for moderate to severe plaque PsO, with 1EP as…
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Health Canada has approved Steqeyma injection & Steqeyma I.V. (injection, solution for IV infusion), biosimilar versions of Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat adults with moderate to severe active Crohn’s disease & plaque PsO as well as active psoriatic arthritis
Approval was supported by the P-III trial of Steqeyma vs Stelara, with the 1EP as rate…
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Following the CHMP’s recommendation for marketing authorization in Mar 2024, the company’s Omlyclo (biosimilar to Xolair) has obtained the EC’s approval for treating allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)
The approval was supported by the results from P-III clinical evaluation to determine the safety, efficacy & PK…

