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Knight Therapeutics and Incyte

Knight Therapeutics and Incyte Expand Latin America Agreement to Include Retifanlimab and Axatilimab

Shots: Knight Therapeutics has amended its agreement with Incyte Biosciences to gain exclusive distribution rights for retifanlimab (Brand name: Zynyz in the US and EU) and axatilimab (Brand name: Niktimvo in the US) in LATAM Under the amended deal, Incyte will develop, manufacture, and supply retifanlimab and axatilimab, while Knight will handle regulatory approvals and…

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The EC Approves Fresenius’ Conexxence and Bomyntra (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The EC has approved Conexxence & Bomyntra, biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) Approval covers all indications of the reference products incl. osteoporosis in postmenopausal women & men at high risk of fracture, SRE prevention in adults with bone-involved malignancies, giant cell tumors of bone & treatment-related bone loss Additionally, Fresenius & Amgen…

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Merck Animal Health

FDA Approves Merck Animal Health’s Bravecto Quantum to Treat and Protect Dogs from Fleas and Ticks

Shots: The US FDA has approved Bravecto Quantum (Fluralaner for Extended-Release Injectable Suspension), a once-yearly injectable for flea and tick protection in dogs, will be available in U.S. veterinary clinics by Aug, 2025 Bravecto Quantum kills adult fleas and controls flea and tick infestations (Ixodes scapularis, Dermacentor variabilis, Rhipicephalus sanguineus) for 12 mos., and Amblyomma…

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CuraTeQ

The EC Approves CuraTeQ Biologics’ Dazublys (Biosimilars, Herceptin)   

Shots:  CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, reported EC’s approval of Dazublys, its trastuzumab biosimilar following the CHMP’s recommendation in Apr 2025  The approval was based on its demonstrated similarity to Herceptin in PK, PD, efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity  Dazublys is approved for HER2-positive breast and gastric cancers, and expanding access to treatment across…

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Bio Usawa Biotechnology and Bioeq AG Partner to Expand Access to Vision-Saving Treatments Across Sub-Saharan Africa 

Shots:  Bio Usawa Biotechnology and Bioeq AG entered into an agreement to make ranibizumab biosimilar for serious retinal diseases, accessible to millions in Sub-Saharan Africa   The partnership gives Bio Usawa exclusive rights to register and market Bioeq’s ranibizumab biosimilar, BioUcenta, advancing access to essential biologics in Sub-Saharan Africa   BioUcenta, an intravitreal injection, blocks abnormal retinal…

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New Drug Designations – May 2025  

Shots:      PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada and NMPA    The May 2025 report covers designations granted to 44 drugs and 5 medical devices, spanning 15 small molecules, 7 biologics, 13 cell and gene therapies & 5 medical devices among others   …

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Elixir Medical

Elixir Medical Reports European MDR CE Mark Approval & Launch of LithiX Hertz Contact IVL System

Shots: Elixir has reported European MDR CE Mark approval & commercial launch of LithiX Hertz Contact (HC) Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System in EU to improve calcium & percutaneous coronary intervention treatment LithiX is a transcatheter device that uses low-profile metal hemispheres on a semi-compliant balloon to apply HC Stress, creating deep & wide fractures while…

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