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Polpharma Biologics has launched Ranivisio pre-filled syringe (PFS), a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) in France
Bioeq AG, a joint venture of Polpharma & Formycon, develops & licenses Ranivisio PFS, with Teva holding exclusive commercialization rights in France. The drug substance is manufactured by Rezon Bio (Polpharma Biologics) in Poland
Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized…
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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 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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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 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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The US FDA has approved Susvimo (port delivery platform with Lucentis) for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR)
Approval was based on 1 yr. P-III (Pavilion) trial data assessing Susvimo (100mg/mL, refilled Q9M) vs monthly clinical observation in 173 pts with non-proliferative DR without center-involved DME, where subjects in Susvimo arm received 2 loading…
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Oculis has completed pts enrollment in both P-III (DIAMOND-1 & DIAMOND-2) trials of OCS-01 in diabetic macular edema pts; trials to support NDA submission
The trials will evaluate the efficacy & safety of OCS-01 in over 800 pts with DME across 119 sites in the US & other countries for 52wks.; topline data is…
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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 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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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…

