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Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson Receives the EC’s Approval for Darzalex Regimen to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM)

Shots: The EC has approved Darzalex (SC) + bortezomib, lenalidomide & dexamethasone (D-VRd) to treat NDMM pts; sBLA under the US FDA’s review Approval was based on P-III (CEPHEUS) trial assessing D-VRd (n=197) vs VRd (n=198) in 395 ASCT-ineligible or deferred pts, in 13 countries across the EU, North & South America At 59mos. mFU, trial…

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Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex (daratumumab) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Multiple Myeloma

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Darzalex (SC) + bortezomib, lenalidomide & dexamethasone (D-VRd) to treat newly diagnosed multiple myeloma pts. Opinion was based on P-III (CEPHEUS) trial, which assessed efficacy & safety in transplant-ineligible or deferred NDMM pts (n=395) not planned for ASCT as initial therapy, in 13 countries across North America, South America and…

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Dr. Reddy & Henlius

Dr. Reddy’s Partners with Henlius to Commercialize HLX15 (Biosimilar, Darzalex & Darzalex Faspro) in the US & EU

Shots: Dr. Reddy’s & Henlius have entered into a license agreement to develop & market HLX15, biosimilar version of Darzalex & Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab) As per the agreement, Dr. Reddy’s will get exclusive rights to market HLX15 (SC & IV) in the US & EU in exchange for ~$131.6M ($33M upfront + milestones), plus…

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Prescription Drugs Based Top 20 2022

Top 20 Prescription Drugs Based on 2022 Total Revenue

Shots: Prescription drugs have an instrumental role in effectively controlling chronic diseases like heart-related conditions, diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, and cancer, among others. Unlike over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs are advised not to be taken without the authorization of a doctor In 2022, the global market size of prescription drugs was worth $1035.5B and is envisioned to…

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Prescription Drugs Top 20 2021

Top 20 Prescription Drugs Based on 2021 Total Revenue

Shots: The pharmaceutical companies have shown continual efforts towards developing enhanced and innovative treatment options to address the unmet needs of patients with disease eradication being the goal of developing these treatments Advancements in cellular and molecular biology have increased the possibilities for generating new pharmaceutical products imposing major impacts on the prevention, diagnosis, and…

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PharmaShots Interview Janssen’s Mark Wildgust Shares Insights on Imbruvica for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Darzalex for Multiple Myeloma

PharmaShots Interview: Janssen’s Mark Wildgust Shares Insights on Imbruvica for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Darzalex for Multiple Myeloma

In an interview with PharmaShots, Mark Wildgust, Vice President, Global Medical Affairs, Oncology at Janssen shared his views on the data of Imbruvica in P-III (GLOW) and P-II (CAPTIVATE) studies for the treatment of CLL or SLL and also highlighted the results of Darzalex in the P-II (GRIFFIN) & P-III (MAIA) study for multiple myeloma The P-III (GLOW) and P-II (CAPTIVATE) studies evaluating Imbruvica + venetoclax (I+V) as a…

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Top Performing Drug of 2021 - Humira (April Edition)

Top Performing Drug of 2021 – Humira (April Edition)

Active Ingredients: Adalimumab Strength: 40 mg/0.8 ml Dosage Form: Syringe, Vial Mechanism of Action: TNF-alpha inhibitors First Approval: US (Dec 31, 2002), EU (Aug 09, 2003) Revenue Humira (adalimumab) has been the top-selling biologic drug product for the last few years – reaching nearly $21B in annual sales in 2021. Humira is one of the main drivers of AbbVie’s immunology…

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