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Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical Receives Manufacturing & Marketing Approval for Tocilizumab BS MA (Biosimilar, Actemra) in Japan  

Shots:  The company has received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)   Tocilizumab BS MA, a biosimilar jointly developed by Mochida Pharmaceutical and Gedeon Richter. Under their agreement with AYUMI Pharmaceutical, Mochida will supply the product, while AYUMI will handle its sales in Japan   Mochida Pharmaceutical…

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Key Biosimilars Events of February 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum accelerated globally with multiple biosimilars securing key approvals and positive opinions, including Sandoz’s Enzeevu (Eylea biosimilar) in the US and Canada, Accord BioPharma’s Filkri (Neupogen biosimilar) US FDA approval, EC approvals for Gotenfia (Simponi biosimilar) and Ranluspec (Lucentis biosimilar), and CHMP positive opinions for tocilizumab and insulin biosimilars.  Strategic partnerships expanded regional access as companies including Alvotech, Bio-Thera Solutions, Formycon,…

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Gedeon Richter

Gedeon Richter Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Tuyory (Biosimilar, RoActemra) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Gedeon Richter’s Tuyory, a biosimilar version of RoActemra (Tocilizumab)  Tuyory (tocilizumab) inhibits IL-6 signaling and is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (including polyarthritis), giant cell arteritis, cytokine release syndrome, and COVID-19. It is available in both IV and SC forms, with dosing and presentations matching the reference product  Tuyory was co-developed by Gedeon Richter and Mochida Pharmaceutical …

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in January 2026    

Shots:  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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Gedeon Richter

Gedeon Richter Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Fylrevy for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 

 Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Fylrevy (estetrol/Donesta) as HRT for oestrogen deficiency symptoms in postmenopausal women, both non-hysterectomised (14.2 mg and 18.9 mg) and hysterectomized (18.9 mg); the decision will be anticipated across EEA markets  Fylrevy is an oral estetrol-based oestrogen therapy designed to treat a broad range of oestrogen deficiency symptoms, including VMS, in postmenopausal women  Preclinical and clinical data…

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Top 20 Generic Pharma Companies of 2025 

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…

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Gedeon Richter and Hikma Pharmaceuticals Receive the US FDA’s Approval for Enoby and Xtrenbo (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Enoby (RGB-14-P) & Xtrenbo (RGB-14-X), biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders Approval was based on extensive clinical data submitted by Hikma, incl. analytical, non-clinical & clinical studies, which showed comparable quality, efficacy, safety & immunogenicity of Enoby & Xtrenbo to reference…

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Bio-Thera Solutions Secures the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Usymro (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Usymro (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product Opinion was based on comprehensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. extensive analytical characterization, P-I trial in healthy subjects & P-III trial in mod. to sev. plaque PsO pts, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK &…

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Gedeon Richter

Gedeon Richter Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Junod and Yaxwer (Biosimilars, Prolia and Xgeva) 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Junod and Yaxwer, biosimilars of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab)  Denosumab is approved to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, prevent bone complications from cancer metastases, and treat unresectable giant cell tumors of bone  Junod & Yaxwer are mAbs (IgG2) that block RANKL, preventing osteoclast activation   Ref: Gedeon Richter | Image: Gedeon Richter…

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