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Regulatory momentum remained strong, with key biosimilar launches and approvals including Celltrion’s Remsima IV (EU) and Avtozma SC (US), Teva’s FDA-approved Ponlimsi, Japan’s approval of tocilizumab BS MA by Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical, and IND clearance for HLX18 by National Medical Products Administration.
Strategic partnerships expanded access, led by Samsung Bioepis–Sandoz collaboration, Formycon’s aflibercept settlement deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, and Bio-Thera…
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The US FDA has approved Ponlimsi, a biosimilar version of Prolia (denosumab), for all indications of the reference product
Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical & clinical studies, which showed comparable efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity of Ponlimsi to the reference product
Additionally, Teva’s biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) was accepted for review…
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The EMA has accepted MAA of bepirovirsen, an antisense oligonucleotide, for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis B (CHB)
MAA was supported by the P-III (B-Well 1 & B-Well 2) trial results assessing bepirovirsen vs PBO in nucleos(t)ide analogue-treated pts with CHB & baseline HBsAg ≤3000 IU/ml across 29 countries
Both trials met…
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The European Commission approved multiple innovative therapies across vaccines, oncology, cardiology, immunology, and rare diseases, including products from Moderna, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Cytokinetics, ImmunityBio, and GSK
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from Ipsen, X4 Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, and Moderna, alongside additional recommendations for therapies targeting chronic spontaneous urticaria, WHIM syndrome, pediatric…
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The EMA has received MAA of Vizz (1.44% aceclidine ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of presbyopia in adults
MAA was supported by the 3 P-III (CLARITY) trials evaluating Vizz (QD) across the US, in which Vizz met all 1 & 2EPs, showing rapid near vision improvement within 30min., lasting up to 10hrs.
Additionally, LENZ…
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The EC has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab) + Pt-based CT for the 1L treatment of adults with metastatic or inoperable locally recurrent SCAC
Approval was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + carboplatin & paclitaxelvs PBO & CT in treatment-naïve SCAC pts
The trial showed a 37% reduction in the risk of progression or…
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The EC has granted conditional approval to Anktiva + Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) to treat BCG-unresponsive NMIBC with CIS, & with/without papillary tumors in all 30 EEA states, based on P-II/III (QUILT-3.032) study (n=100)
Trial showed a 71% CR rate, with a median duration of CR of 26.6mos., plus DoR range was as long as…
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The US FDA grants approval for commercial manufacturing of a biosimilar at Rezon Bio’s Warsaw-Duchnice facility
The FDA approval of the Warsaw-Duchnice facility follows a comprehensive review process and indicates that the site meets regulatory standards for quality systems, technical capabilities, and operational readiness to supply the US market
This approval follows earlier EMA GMP certification and authorization for commercial…
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The European Commission approved multiple therapies across vaccines, rare diseases, endocrinology, and immunology, including products from BioNet, Sanofi, Fondazione Telethon, IntraBio, and Ionis / Otsuka.
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from UCB and Gedeon Richter, with additional recommendations supporting Sanofi’s Rezurock.
Decisions were backed by strong Phase II/III data…
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The EC has approved STADA & Bio-Thera’s Gotenfia (BAT2506; 50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL PFS), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), in all 30 EEA states, with launch preparations ongoing
Approval was based on extensive analytical, non-clinical & clinical data demonstrating biosimilarity of BAT2506 to Simponi
In May 2024 deal, STADA obtained exclusive commercial rights to Gotenfia…

