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Lupin and Sandoz Receive the EC approval for Ranluspec (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

Shots:  The EC has approved Lupin’s Ranluspec, in both vial and PFS forms, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab)    Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized IgG1 antibody fragment that inhibits VEGF-A and is used to treat wet AMD, macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and choroidal neovascularization  Sandoz and Lupin Limited partnered in August 2025 to develop and…

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Gedeon Richter

Gedeon Richter Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Fylrevy for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 

 Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Fylrevy (estetrol/Donesta) as HRT for oestrogen deficiency symptoms in postmenopausal women, both non-hysterectomised (14.2 mg and 18.9 mg) and hysterectomized (18.9 mg); the decision will be anticipated across EEA markets  Fylrevy is an oral estetrol-based oestrogen therapy designed to treat a broad range of oestrogen deficiency symptoms, including VMS, in postmenopausal women  Preclinical and clinical data…

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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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Fondazione Telethon’s Waskyra Receives the EC Approval for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome 

Shots:  The EC has approved Waskyra (etuvetidigene autotemcel), an ex vivo gene therapy for Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)    Waskyra is a single-administration therapy that uses a patient’s CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, modified with a lentiviral vector carrying the WAS gene  The EC’s decision follows a CHMP opinion issued in November 2025 recommending marketing authorization, with the same therapy also approved by…

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CuraTeQ

CuraTeQ Biologics Reports the Health Canada’s NOC for Dyrupeg (Biosimilar, Neulasta) 

Shots:  CuraTeQ Biologics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, has received NOC from the BRDD for Dyrupeg, a biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)  Dyrupeg (pegfilgrastim) is a long-acting form of filgrastim that mimics human G-CSF, stimulating bone marrow to increase white blood cell production and treat neutropenia  In 2025, Dyrupeg received marketing authorization from the EC and the UK MHRA, with three additional CuraTeQ biosimilar…

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BioNet’s VacPertagen Receives the EC Approval for Pertussis Disease 

Shots:  The EC has approved VacPertagen as a booster aganist Pertussis for pts (age≥12) and for passive infant protection via maternal immunization during pregnancy     CHMP recommendation was supported by data from three clinical trials and nine supportive studies, all consistently demonstrating that VacPertagen is safe for use in teenagers, adults, and pregnant women across populations  VacPertagen is an acellular pertussis vaccine with two components, including recombinant…

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Unlocking Approval: Sofie Berg from AbbVie in a Riveting Conversation with PharmaShots 

Shots:  AbbVie adds an eighth indication to Rinvoq’s label with the European Commission’s approval for treating adult patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA)  Sofie Berg, Therapeutic Area Head of International Immunology at AbbVie, in a conversation with PharmaShots, shares insights from the SELECT-GCA trial evaluating Rinvoq in GCA, highlighting both primary and secondary endpoints  Rinvoq…

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CSL

CSL Behring Receives the EC Approval for Andembry as a Prophylactic Treatment of HAE

Shots: EC has approved Andembry for HAE pts (≥12yrs) in 30 EEA states (incl. Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway) following UK’s MHRA & Australia’s TGA approval in Jan 2025. Although, regulatory review is ongoing for the US, Switzerland, Japan & Canada Approval was based on the P-III (VANGUARD) trial (Data published in The Lancet) assessing Andembry vs PBO & OLE…

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