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Celltrion

Celltrion’s Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Multiple Retinal Diseases

Shots: The US FDA has approved Eydenzelt, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema (DME), & diabetic retinopathy Approval was supported by extensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data, incl. a P-III trial in DME pts (n=348) comparing Eydenzelt vs Eylea over…

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RemeGen Enters a Licensing Agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for RC28-E to Treat Eye Diseases

Shots: RemeGen has granted Santen exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize RC28-E in Greater China (incl. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, & Taiwan), South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, & Malaysia, while RemeGen will retain its rights in other territories As per the deal, RemeGen will receive $38.9M (¥250M) upfront, ~$72.3M (¥520M) in…

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Boehringer Ingelheim Joins Forces with Palatin to Develop Novel Therapies for Retinal Diseases

Shots: BI has entered into a global research collaboration and licensing agreement with Palatin Technologies to develop novel melanocortin receptor agonist for retinal diseases As per the deal, Palatin is eligible for ~$327.6M (€280M) in upfront, development, regulatory, & commercial milestone payments, along with tiered royalties on net sales Collaboration strengthens Boehringer’s retinal pipeline by…

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Lupin Collaborates with Sandoz to Commercialize Ranibizumab Biosimilar

Shots: Lupin has entered into a licensing agreement with Sandoz to market & commercialize Lupin’s ranibizumab biosimilar in multiple regions As per the deal, Sandoz will commercialize the product in the EU (excl. Germany), Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, & Malaysia, while holding exclusive rights in most markets & semi-exclusive rights in France, Australia,…

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Roche

Roche Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Susvimo to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Susvimo (port delivery platform with Lucentis) to treat DME Approval was based on P-III (Pagoda) study assessing Susvimo (100 mg/mL, refilled in Q6M) vs Lucentis (0.5mg, intravitreal, Q1M) in DME pts (n=634), where subjects in Susvimo arm received 4 loading doses of Lucentis till 16wks. prior to implantation Study demonstrated sustained vision…

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xbrane

Xbrane Biopharma Reports Resubmission of BLA to the US FDA for Ranibizumab Biosimilar Candidate 

Shots:  Xbrane Biopharma has resubmitted the BLA for its biosimilar product, referencing Genentech’s Lucentis (ranibizumab), to the US FDA post issuance of CRL in Apr 2024  The CRL stated requirement for additional information on the reference standard and follow-up actions from manufacturing site inspections. Xbrane has addressed the issues, qualifying new reference standard & completing…

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Celltrion

Celltrion Secures the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea), Stoboclo & Osenvelt (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva) and Avtozma (Biosimilar, RoActemra)

Shots:  The P-III trial of Eydenzelt vs Eylea (aflibercept) in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients achieved its 1EP of BCVA improvement at wk.8, demonstrating equivalent efficacy, safety & immunogenicity  The P-III study of Stoboclo & Osenvelt vs Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) in patients (n=479) achieved its 1EP, showing equivalent efficacy in lumbar spine bone mineral…

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Celltrion

Celltrion Secures the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Eydenzelt (Biosimilar, Eylea), Stoboclo & Osenvelt (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva) and Avtozma (Biosimilar, RoActemra) 

Shots:  The P-III trial of Eydenzelt vs Eylea (aflibercept) in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients achieved its 1EP of BCVA improvement at wk.8, demonstrating equivalent efficacy, safety & immunogenicity  The P-III study of Stoboclo & Osenvelt vs Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) in patients (n=479) achieved its 1EP, showing equivalent efficacy in lumbar spine bone mineral…

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