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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in April 2026 

Shots:  Approval activity continued strongly into April 2026, with the US FDA authorizing two significant therapies across metabolic disease and infectious disease, reinforcing the agency’s focus on chronic disease management, long-term treatment innovation, and broader patient access.  Two notable therapies achieved regulatory clearance: Eli Lilly’s Foundayo for weight loss in obese or overweight adults with weight-related conditions,…

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Sandoz

Sandoz Receives EC Approval of Ondibta (Biosimilar, Lantus and SoloStar)

Shots: The EC has approved Ondibta, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen, reference medicine Lantus and SoloStar, developed and registered by Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, anticipated launch by early 2027 Ondibta is approved for treating diabetes mellitus in pts (age≥ 2 yrs.) and matches Lantus, SoloStar in safety, quality, and efficacy In Dec 2018, Sandoz partnered with…

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Joshua Salsi from Biocon Biologics in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots

Unlocking Approval: Joshua Salsi from Biocon Biologics in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots 

Shots:  The United States has about 38.4 million people living with diabetes, representing 11.6% of the total population. With growing prevalence, there is a significant unmet need for affordable diabetes medications.  Biocon Biologics recently announced the FDA approval of Kirsty, the first and only interchangeable biosimilar to NovoLog (Insulin Aspart).  Joshua Salsi, the Head of…

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