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Unlocking Approval: Chris Gasink from Johnson & Johnson in an Enlightening Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots: Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) Tremfya recently received its third approval from the US FDA, supported by the pivotal QUASAR study, which demonstrated significant remission after one year of treatment in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis Tremfya is a dual-binding monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin 23 (IL-23), a cytokine responsible for inflammation At…

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Celltrion

Celltrion’s SteQeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat Various Chronic Inflammatory Diseases 

Shots:  Following the CHMP’s positive opinion in Jun 2024, the EC has approved SteQeyma, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for treating various chronic inflammatory diseases. Approved as biologic for gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications  Approval was supported by the P-III trial of SteQeyma vs Stelara for moderate to severe plaque PsO, with 1EP as…

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STADA and Alvotech Introduces Uzpruvo (Biosimilar, Stelara) Across the EU

Shots:    The company has introduced Uzpruvo, biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab) across the EU to treat gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications. Uzpruvo is available in a pre-filled syringes with a thinner needle & is latex-free to avoid allergic reactions   Further EU launches are expected in the upcoming mos., pending national price approvals through a fully European supply…

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Samsung Bioepis

Samsung Bioepis Receives EC’s Marketing Authorization for Pyzchiva (Biosimilar, Stelara) to treat Autoimmune disorders

Shots:  The EC has granted marketing authorization for Pyzchiva (Biosimilar, Stelara) to treat autoimmune disorders in gastroenterology, dermatology, and rheumatology  The approval was based on P-I & P-III studies of Pyzchiva vs Stelara. P-I trial assessing the PK, safety, tolerability & immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, and  P-III trial assessing the efficacy, safety & PK profile…

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