Shots: Generic medicines play a pivotal role in offering cost-effective alternatives to high-priced pharmaceuticals. They often serve as a critical lifeline in developing and underdeveloped nations, helping to address both chronic and infectious diseases. In 2024, the global generics market was valued at $445.62B, with projections to reach approximately $468.08B in 2025 and ~$728.64B by…
Shots:Polpharma has entered into a global licensing agreement with Fresenius Kabi to commercialize PB016, a biosimilar version of Takeda’s Entyvio (vedolizumab) for the treatment of mod. to sev. ulcerative colitis & Crohn’s diseaseAs per the deal, Fresenius will obtain global commercialization rights to PB016, excl. Middle East & North Africa, while Polpharma will…
Shots: Fresenius Kabi launched Conexxence and Bomyntra, biosimilar of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference products across the US Conexxence (denosumab-bnht) 60 mg/mL, available in PFS, is approved for adults at high risk of fractures, including those with osteoporosis, pts. on cancer treatments affecting bone density, or long-term glucocorticoids Bomyntra (denosumab-bnht)…
Shots: The CHMP has recommended a positive opinion for the marketing authorization of Bomyntra and Conexxence, biosimilars of Bayer’s Xgeva and Prolia (denosumab). EC approval is anticipated in Q3’25 The MAA submissions were based on comprehensive analytical similarity assessments and two comparative clinical studies: one on PK, PD, and immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, and another assessing efficacy, PD,…
Shots: Following the launch of Idacio (adalimumab) Citrate-free, Fresenius Kabi Canada has launched Tyenne (IV/SC), a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab) from Roche, now available in Canada Tyenne (IL-6 receptor blocker) is approved to treat inflammatory and immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), giant cell arteritis (GCA), Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), and systemic…
Shots:The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Otulfi, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat mod. to sev. active Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque PsO as well as active PsA, available in the US since March 2025FDA approval was granted in Sep 2024 on the basis of analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data,…
Shots: Fresenius Kabi has launched Otulfi (ustekinumab- aauz) injection, a biosimilar to Stelara, developed by Formycon AG to treat mod. to sev. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis & active psoriatic arthritis (age ≥ 6 yrs.) across the US Otulfi will be available in the US in 45 mg/0.5 mL and 90 mg/mL prefilled…
Shots:The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Adaptive Nomogram algorithm in the Aurora Xi Plasmapheresis System to improve plasma collection efficiency
Clearance was based on a trial of Adaptive Nomogram in Aurora Xi Software Version 2.0 vs the existing Optimized Nomogram involving >52,400 procedures that met its 1EP, depicting increased plasma volume…
Shots:The UK’s MHRA has approved Otulfi (SC & IV), biosimilar of J&J’s Stelara (ustekinumab), to treat mod. to sev. active Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis as well as active psoriatic arthritis & is set to enter UK market as per a confidential settlement b/w the companies and J&J. It is approved across the US,…
Shots: Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients The major highlights were the US FDA’s approval of Samsung Bioepis’ Epysqli for Treating Paroxysmal…

