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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in April 2026    

Shots:  The European Medicines Agency advanced multiple approvals and late-stage recommendations in April 2026 across infectious diseases, neurology, immunology, endocrinology, and rare disorders, involving companies including Merck, Moderna, Novartis, Sanofi, and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma  CHMP positive opinions included Redemplo for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, Itvisma for spinal muscular atrophy, and Cenrifki for non-relapsing SPMS  The EC also approved therapies including Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants, mCOMBRIAX for influenza/COVID-19 prevention, Palsonify for acromegaly, Rhapsido for…

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Gedeon Richter

Gedeon Richter Receives the EC Approval for Tuyory (Biosimilar, RoActemra) 

Shots:  The EC has approved Tuyory, a biosimilar version of RoActemra (Tocilizumab) across the EEA countries   Tuyory (tocilizumab) inhibits IL-6 signaling and is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (including polyarthritis), giant cell arteritis, cytokine release syndrome, and COVID-19. It is available in both IV and SC forms, with dosing and presentations matching the reference product   Tuyory was co-developed by Gedeon Richter and Mochida Pharmaceutical …

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in March 2026    

Shots:  The European Medicines Agency advanced multiple new drug approvals and late-stage recommendations in March 2026, spanning oncology, immunology, rare diseases, and women’s health, with key decisions involving Pharming, Immedica, Amgen, Gedeon Richter, UCB, and Sanofi  The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use issued positive opinions for innovative therapies, including leniolisib (Joenja) for APDS, lurbinectedin + atezolizumab…

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Moderna

Moderna Reports the EC Approval of mCOMBRIAX to Protect Against Influenza and COVID-19    

Shots:  The EC has approved mCOMBRIAX (mRNA-1083), a combination vaccine for the prevention of influenza and COVID-19 in patients ≥50 yrs. across all 30 EEA states    Approval was based on a P-III trial evaluating mRNA-1083 in ~8,000 adults across two cohorts: ≥65yrs (n~4,000) vs co-administered Fluzone / Efluelda (a high dose influenza vaccine )+ Spikevax and 50–64yrs (n~4,000) vs Fluarix + Spikevax, where all 1EPs were met, demonstrating non-inferiority of immune response with acceptable safety and tolerability    MRNA-1010, Moderna’s…

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Gedeon Richter

Gedeon Richter Reports the EC Approval of Fylrevy for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 

Shots:  The EC has approved 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) 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 show that estetrol (E4) has…

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Moderna

Moderna’s mCOMBRIAX Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion to Protect Against Influenza and COVID-19   

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended approval of mCOMBRIAX (mRNA-1083), a combination vaccine for prevention of influenza and COVID-19 in patients ≥50 yrs. If granted, the approval would be valid in all 30 EEA states  Opinion was based on a P-III trial evaluating mRNA-1083 in ~8,000 adults across two cohorts: ≥65yrs (n~4,000) vs co-administered Fluzone High‑Dose / Efluelda + Spikevax and 50–64yrs (n~4,000) vs Fluarix + Spikevax, where…

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Alvotech Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron and Bayer for Worldwide Commercialization for its Biosimilar to Eylea 

  Shots:  Alvotech has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept) biosimilar. With prior US rights effective Q4’26, Alvotech now holds worldwide manufacturing and supply rights for its commercial partners   The settlement enables Alvotech and partners to launch the biosimilar from Jan 1, 2026, in the UK and Canada, May 1, 2026,…

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Kashiv Biosciences submits a BLA to the US FDA and receives EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair) 

Shots:  Kashiv BioSciences submitted a BLA to the US FDA and received EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018, a proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab)  ADL-018 is a humanized mAb biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab), designed to block IgE binding on mast cells and basophils. Xolair is approved for CSU (≥12 yrs), moderate-to-severe asthma (≥6 yrs), chronic rhinosinusitis…

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