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Amneal Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s BLA Filing for Biosimilar Candidate to Xolair (Omalizumab)

Shots: The US FDA has received a BLA for a biosimilar candidate to Novartis’ Xolair (omalizumab), developed by Kashiv BioSciences Additionally, Amneal expects to incur a $22.5M R&D milestone charge in Q3’25 instead of Q4 due to the earlier BLA filing & holds exclusive US commercialization rights for the product pending regulatory approval Xolair is…

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AstraZeneca and Amgen Report the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of Tezspire (Tezepelumab) for CRSwNP

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Tezspire for the treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP); regulatory review is ongoing in the US, China, Japan & other countries Opinion was based on the P-III (WAYPOINT) study assessing Tezspire (SC) vs PBO to treat adults with severe CRSwNP for 52wks., followed by a post-treatment follow-up duration…

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Kashiv BioSciences Collaborates with CRISTÁLIA to Commercialize ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair) in Latin America

Shots: Kashiv BioSciences has entered into a licensing & supply agreement with CRISTÁLIA for the commercialization of ADL-018, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab) in Latin America As per the deal, CRISTÁLIA will handle licensing, distribution, & commercialization of ADL-018 in the LATAM region, while Kashiv BioSciences will be responsible for the development within the agreed…

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Alvotech, Kashiv Biosciences & Advanz Pharma

Alvotech, Kashiv Biosciences and Advanz Pharma Report the MHRA’s MAA Acceptance of AVT23 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma & CRSwNP Alvotech & Advanz Pharma entered into a commercialization agreement for AVT23 in Feb 2023, expanding their alliance in May to incl. 5 more biosimilars, whereas in Oct 2023, Alvotech &…

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GSK Presents Pooled Analysis from P-III (ANCHOR-1 & 2) Trial of Depemokimab for CRSwNP at AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress 2025

Shots: The P-III (ANCHOR-1: N=271, ANCHOR-2: N=257) trial assessed depemokimab + SoC vs PBO + SoC in CRSwNP pts that showed early benefits lasting over 52wks. ANCHOR data with SWIFT-1 & 2 trial data will support global filings for asthma with type 2 inflammation & CRSwNP Pooled analysis of 2EPs showed 0.7-point NPS decrease (-0.9 to…

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The EMA Accepts MAA for GSK’s Depemokimab as an Adjunctive to Treat Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Shots: The EMA accepted depemokimab’s MAA as an add-on maintenance therapy for inadequately controlled asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation marked by blood eosinophil count as well as CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively. NDA is also accepted by the NMPA & MHLW SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) studies assessed…

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