Shots: The EC has approved Tofidence (IV), a biosimilar version of Roactemra, to treat moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and COVID-19 The approval was based on clinical data showing the similarity of Tofidence vs Roactemra evaluated under the P-I study among healthy participants and P-III…
Shots: The EMA’s CHMP has issued a positive opinion recommending approval of Tofidence (Biosimilar, Roactemra; IV) to treat moderate to severely active RA, PJIA, SJIA, and COVID-19 The opinion was based on evidence from extensive analytical characterization and PK, safety & immunogenicity of TOFIDENCE including the P-I study examined healthy volunteers compared to the EU…
In early 2020, the world grappled with an unprecedented crisis as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. The outbreak didn't just cause damage to public health but also triggered a global economic shockwave. And we can all agree that we're still feeling the effects of this on our wallets. This is why entrants to the investing world…
Spotlight Interview: David A. Dodd, CEO at GeoVax Labs, in an Engaging Conversation with PharmaShots
PharmaShots’ Spotlight offers a unique platform for biopharma, life sciences, and healthcare companies, allowing them to connect with their target audiences and like-minded people. This week at the Spotlight, we had a riveting discussion with David A. Dodd, Chairman, President & CEO, at GeoVax Labs. David eloquently highlighted GeoVax’s extraordinary journey over the years from…
Shots: The Fourth quarter of 2023 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. Starting with the latest acquisitions, BMS acquired Mirati Therapeutics for ~$5.8B and AbbVie acquired ImmunoGen for $10.1B The Fourth quarter of the year also showcases multiple clinical trial results from Regeneron’s Two-Year…
Shots: Paul Moss Professor of Hematology and Deputy Head of the College of Medicine at the University of Birmingham, shares insights from the RWE INFORM study from AstraZeneca INFORM used record data from 12 million people in the UK to study the relative risk of severe COVID-19 infection in patients with immune suppression Even though…
Shots:Simon spoke about the enrollment of the first participant in Japan in the P-III (SCORPIO-PEP) study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Ensitrelvir for the prevention of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infectionHe mentioned how this study will supplement data from the pivotal SCORPIO-SR trial's P-III segment which showed ensitrelvir's effectiveness in treating mild-to-moderate COVID-19…
Shots:In the wake of International Labour Day, PharmaShots presents a detailed take on the recent layoffs in the Pharmaceutical Sector with an illustrative graphical analysisLike any sector, the pharmaceutical industry operates on some nuance and intricate aspects that ensure smooth operations. Factors like digitalization, patent expiry, growing competition, and others put direct or…
Shots:Subsequent to our last year’s series titled “Top Performing Drugs of 2021”, PharmaShots presents a list of 12 high revenue-generating drugsWith the ongoing pandemic playing an instrumental role in reshaping the life science industry now and then, it becomes increasingly onerous for the pharmaceutical industry to keep up with the growing global demands…
Technologies and innovations have transformed the world globally. Traveling to different places, interacting with new people, working remotely from home, and much more comes with evolving technologies. With all these bright perspectives, it’s also an indisputable fact that we are now more susceptible to diseases than we were a few decades ago. After the outbreak…

