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PharmaShots Magazine-August-2025 Edition

Aesthetic and beauty industry, underplayed by cosmeceuticals, shapes a soaring market worth $312.33B. Cosmeceuticals are known for their medical benefits beyond cosmetics and typically come in the forms of topical creams, serums, and lotions Let’s unearth the secrets of cosmeceuticals like never before through engaging articles, illustrative infographics, regulatory updates, and much more   The…
August 14, 2025

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Chronic Dermatologic Care: Baldo Scassellati Sforzolini from Galderma in Conversation with PharmaShots
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Chronic Dermatologic Care: Baldo Scassellati Sforzolini from Galderma in Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:  Recently, the groundbreaking results from Galderma’s Phase III OLYMPIA 1 trial were published in JAMA Dermatology. The study evaluated nemolizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe active prurigo nodularis  The trial met all primary and secondary endpoints, with results aligning with those from the OLYMPIA 2 trial, reinforcing nemolizumab’s potential in achieving sustained improvements in the…
May 26, 2025

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Alumis & Kaken
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Alumis and Kaken Pharmaceutical Enter Collaboration & Licencing Deal for ESK-001’s Development & Commercialization in Japan

Shots: Alumis & Kaken have partnered to develop, manufacture, & market ESK-001 for dermatology in Japan, with an option to expand into rheumatology & GI diseases As per the deal, Kaken will handle development, approval & marketing of ESK-001 in Japan in exchange for $40M upfront & near-term co-development costs, with ~$140M in milestones & field…
March 25, 2025

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NEWS

Sun Pharma to Acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics For ~$355M

Shots: Sun Pharma to acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics for ~$355M to strengthen its onco-derm innovative portfolio with Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl); closing expected in Q2’25 As per the deal, Checkpoint stockholders will get $4.10 cash/share (~66% premium) upfront & CVR/share without interest allowing stockholders to receive additional $0.70 cash/share if Unloxcyt is approved before certain deadlines in…
March 10, 2025

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A Complete Account of EMA Approvals in 2024
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A Complete Account of EMA Approvals in 2024

Shots:   In 2024, EMA approved around 53 drugs in various therapy areas, ranging from cardiology, oncology, hematology, neurology, and dermatology to infectious diseases, vaccines, diagnostic agents, pneumology, nephrology, hepatology, ophthalmology, and endocrinology   PharmaShots, in an illuminating report, brings a condensed analysis of the approved drugs with the most explored areas being Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, &…
March 6, 2025

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 Mayne Pharma
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Cosette Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Mayne Pharma for ~$430M

Shots: Cosette Pharmaceuticals to acquire Mayne Pharma Group for ~$430M, with shareholders receiving $4.71/share. Closing expected in Q2’25 Acquisition will strengthen Cosette’s dermatology & women’s health business, adding 12 patent-protected products incl. Vyleesi, Intrarosa, Nextstellis, Annovera, Bijuva, Imvexxy, & Rhofade along with multiple pipeline candidates in its product line upon closing The combined…
February 21, 2025

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A Complete Account of FDA Approvals in 2024
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A Complete Account of FDA Approvals in 2024

Shots: In 2024, around 50 new drugs were approved by the US FDA across several indications PharmaShots, in an enlightening report, brings a summarized analysis of the approved drugs. The most explored section remains Oncology, Hematology, Dermatology, and Cardiology For the complete report with analysis, reach out to us at  connect@pharmashots.com   While you embraced the new…
February 5, 2025

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NEWS

STADA and Alvotech Introduces Uzpruvo (Biosimilar, Stelara) Across the EU

Shots:    The company has introduced Uzpruvo, biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab) across the EU to treat gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications. Uzpruvo is available in a pre-filled syringes with a thinner needle & is latex-free to avoid allergic reactions   Further EU launches are expected in the upcoming mos., pending national price approvals through a fully European supply…
July 22, 2024

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Samsung Bioepis
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Samsung Bioepis Receives EC’s Marketing Authorization for Pyzchiva (Biosimilar, Stelara) to treat Autoimmune disorders

Shots:  The EC has granted marketing authorization for Pyzchiva (Biosimilar, Stelara) to treat autoimmune disorders in gastroenterology, dermatology, and rheumatology  The approval was based on P-I & P-III studies of Pyzchiva vs Stelara. P-I trial assessing the PK, safety, tolerability & immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, and  P-III trial assessing the efficacy, safety & PK profile…
April 22, 2024

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Exclusive_Stacey Williams_2023
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Stacey Williams, Vice President, Marketing, Dermavant Shares Insights on New Campaigns for Adults with Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: Stacey talked about the launch of its first streaming commercial as part of a direct-to-consumer advertising campaign for adults with plaque psoriasis The “Topical Uprising” campaign focuses on the patient journey and taps into the frustrations & self-conscious of living with plaque psoriasis that helps patients to demand more from their topical plaque psoriasis treatment The…
January 23, 2023

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