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Celltrion Receives EC Approval for Remsima IV (Biosimilar, Remicade)  

Shots:  The EC has approved Remsima IV (100mg and 350mg vials), a liquid formulation, a biosimilar version of Remicade   The approval is supported by data showing the liquid and powder infliximab formulations are comparable in CMC characteristics and stability after reconstitution and dilution   The Remsima IV liquid formulation is EU-approved for all existing IV infliximab indications, including RA, adult and pediatric CD and UC,…

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Celltrion

The EC Approves Additional Presentation of Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: The EC has approved Omlyclo, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300 mg/2ml) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) & chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) Omlyclo previously received the EC approval in May 2024 for PFS injections at 75mg/0.5mL & 150mg/1mL Omalizumab is a…

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Outlook Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance of ONS-5010 to Treat Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (wAMD)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted the resubmitted BLA of ONS-5010 (bevacizumab-vikg) for the treatment of wAMD, considering a Class 1 review & granting a PDUFA goal date Dec 31, 2025; if approved, it will be branded Lytenava ONS-5010 (intravitreal) is an ophthalmic bevacizumab formulation that binds all VEGF isoforms to block VEGF interaction with…

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Averoa Receives the MHRA’s Approval for Xoanacyl to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Xoanacyl (ferric citrate complex) for the treatment of concomitant elevated serum phosphorus & iron deficiency in CKD adults via International Recognition Procedure (Route B), following EC’s approval in Jun 2025 In Dec 2022, Averoa obtained an exclusive license from Akebia Therapeutics to develop & commercialize Xoanacyl in the EEA,…

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Merck

Merck Receives EC’s Approval for Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LA-HNSCC)

Shots: The EC has approved neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC tumors expressing PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) across all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (15…

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Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Koselugo (Selumetinib) for Treating Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Shots: The EC has approved Koselugo for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) Approval was based on the P-III (KOMET) study assessing Koselugo (PO) vs PBO in 145 adults with NF1 & symptomatic, inoperable PNs across 13 countries incl. North America, South America, Europe, Asia &…

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Eisai and Biogen Report EU Launch of Leqembi (Lecanemab) to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Eisai and Biogen Report the Health Canada’s Approval of Leqembi (Lecanemab) to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Shots: Health Canada has approved Leqembi with conditions for adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to early Alzheimer’s disease who are ApoE ε4 non-carriers or heterozygotes with confirmed amyloid pathology Approval was based on the P-III (Clarity AD) trial assessing Leqembi vs PBO in pts with MCI or mild dementia due to…

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Zoetis

Zoetis’ Lenivia (Izenivetmab) Receives the CVMP’s Recommendation for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief in Dogs

Shots: The CVMP has recommended Lenivia for the reduction of pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs, with EC’s decision expected in Q4’25. Also, a commercial launch in the EU is planned for 2026 Lenivia showed increased mobility & decreased pain after a single administration in a 9mos. field study, along with favorable safety in dogs…

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Eli lilly

Eli Lilly Reports Kisunla (Donanemab) Approval in the EU to Treat Early Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease

Shots: The EC has approved Kisunla to treat early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease in adults with mild impairment or dementia & confirmed amyloid pathology who are ApoE4 heterozygotes or non-carriers Approval was based on P-III (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2) study (n=1736, ≥18mos.) & P-IIIb (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6) trial (n=843, 60-85yrs.) assessing Kisunla (QM) vs PBO in AD pts The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 trial showed…

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Ionis

Ionis’ Tryngolza (Olezarsen) Receives the EC’s Approval for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Shots: The EC has approved Tryngolza (olezarsen) as an adjunct to diet in adult patients for the treatment of genetically confirmed familial chylomicronemia syndrome Approval was based on P-III (Balance) trial assessing Tryngolza (Q4W) vs PBO, which showed reduced triglyceride levels at 6mos., sustained through 12mos., with decrease in acute pancreatitis events over 12mos.; data…

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