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Formycon Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron & Bayer for Commercialization of FYB203 (Biosimilar, Eylea)  

Shots:  Formycon has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for the commercialization of FYB203, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept 0.05 ml of 40 mg/mL solution), in the EU  Under the agreement, both products may launch in the EU and other regions, including LATAM and Asia-Pacific, from May 2026. Earlier, in October 2025, Formycon secured…
March 19, 2026

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Celltrion Introduces Remsima IV Liquid Formulation (Biosimilar, Remicade) in the EU 

Shots:  Following the EU approval of Remsima IV in Nov’25, Celltrion launched Remsima IV, a biosimilar version of Remicade (Infliximab), across Europe  Celltrion has filed and secured patents for the Remsima liquid formulation across most EU countries, including key markets such as the UK, Germany, and France  The Remsima liquid formulation adds to existing IV (100 mg lyophilized) and SC options, aligning with clinical demand in Europe…
March 11, 2026

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Celltrion Plans to File for Approval of Herzuma SC (Biosimilar, Herceptin) in Europe and Korea  

Shots:  Celltrion has completed the trial for Herzuma SC (CT-P6 SC), a biosimilar version of Herceptin (trastuzumab), and plans to file for marketing approval in the EU and Korea within three months  The trial, which demonstrated PK equivalence to the reference SC formulation, along with comparable safety and immunogenicity, also met its 1EP. Herzuma SC is also expected to enhance patient convenience by reducing administration…
February 2, 2026

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Samsung Bioepis Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron and Bayer for Commercialization of SB15 (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for the commercialization of SB15, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2 mg (aflibercept 40 mg/mL solution), in markets excluding the US and Canada   The agreement allows Samsung Bioepis to launch SB15 in the UK from Jan 2026, across the EU from Apr 2026,…
January 29, 2026

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2025 EMA Drug Approvals Outlook: A Year of Intentional, Biology Led Medicine Across Europe 

Shots:  EMA approvals in 2025 reinforce a biology-first regulatory standard, favoring mutation-exact, genotype-defined, and severity-weighted therapies that narrow indications, elevate rare diseases, and reward durability of benefit over rapid market expansion  Convenience at the EMA is no longer cosmetic, it is integral to benefit–risk assessment, with oral, subcutaneous, and low-burden dosing strategies increasingly tied to adherence, long-term outcomes,…
January 22, 2026

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Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Ondibta (Biosimilar, Lantus SoloStar) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Ondibta, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen for pts (age≥ 2), reference medicine Lantus SoloStar. The EC will now review the opinion, and approval is anticipated across the EU and EEA states   Insulin glargine is a long-acting, once-daily basal insulin analog that provides up to 24 hours of steady, peakless glucose-lowering activity   Ondibta completed head-to-head P-III trials in both the EU and the US against Lantus, with studies in…
November 13, 2025

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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,…
November 6, 2025

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New Drug Designations – September 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 September 2025 report covers designations granted to 33 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 12 small molecules, 6 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices among others  …
October 28, 2025

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AstraZeneca and Amgen’s Tezspire (Tezepelumab) Secures the EU Approval for Severe Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)

Shots: The EU approved Tezspire as an add-on treatment with intranasal corticosteroids for adults with severe CRSwNP unresponsive to standard therapies; regulatory review is ongoing in China, Japan, and several other countries Approval was based on the P-III (WAYPOINT) study assessing Tezspire (SC) vs PBO to treat adults with severe CRSwNP for 52wks., followed by…
October 23, 2025

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GSK’s Shingrix PFS Presentation Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Shingrix in a PFS (Recombinant Zoster Vaccine or RZV), simplifying administration by eliminating vial reconstitution for the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster). EU marketing authorization is expected in December 2025 The opinion was based on data showing that the PFS matches the existing vaccine Shingrix combines glycoprotein E antigen with…
October 23, 2025

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