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Alvotech & Advanz Pharma’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the MHRA’s Approval to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots:The UK’s MHRA has approved Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, PsA, axial spondylarthritis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis, following CHMP’s positive opinionAdditionally, Alvotech is responsible for the development & commercial supply of Gobivaz, while…
November 7, 2025

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Bio-Thera Collaborates with Intas Pharmaceuticals for the Commercialization of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) Across Canada

Shots:Bio-Thera Solutions has entered into an exclusive commercialization & license agreement with Intas Pharmaceuticals for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), for CanadaThe agreement expands their Feb 2025 deal, under which Intas holds US commercialization rights for BAT2506, while Bio-Thera handles its development & manufacturingBAT2506 is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody that targets…
October 10, 2025

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Alvotech’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots:The CHMP has recommended Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, PsA, ankylosing spondylitis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis across 30 EEA statesIn trials, Gobivaz demonstrated comparable efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity to Simponi in pts…
September 24, 2025

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Alvotech Reports Marketing Approval of Three New Biosimilars Across Japan 

Shots: Alvotech has reported that its partner Fuji Pharma has received Japanese approval for three biosimilars: AVT03 (Biosimilar, Ranmark), AVT05 (Biosimilar, Simponi), and AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea)  In Japan, AVT03 (denosumab-biosimilar to Ranmark/Xgeva) was approved for bone lesions from multiple myeloma or solid tumor metastases; AVT05 (golimumab biosimilar to Simponi) for rheumatoid arthritis Pts. who are…
September 19, 2025

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Bio-Thera and Dr. Reddy's
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Bio-Thera Collaborates with Dr. Reddy’s for the Commercialization of BAT2206 (Biosimilar, Stelara) & BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) Across the Southeast Asia 

  Shots: Bio-Thera and Dr. Reddy’s have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) & BAT2206, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) As per the agreement, Bio-Thera will handle the development, manufacturing, and supply of BAT2206 & BAT2506, while Dr. Reddy’s will manage regulatory approvals &…
March 28, 2025

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Alvotech & Advanz Pharma
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Alvotech and Advanz Pharma Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of AVT05 (Biosimilar, Simponi) 

Shots: The EMA has accepted the MAA of AVT05, biosimilar version of J&J's Simponi & Simponi Aria (golimumab), for the treatment of several chronic inflammatory diseases, with the decision expected in Q4’25 Alvotech, in Apr 2024, reported top-line data from a confirmatory trial of AVT05 vs Simponi in patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis,…
November 4, 2024

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Bio-Thera Collaborates with STADA for the Commercialization of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) 

Shots: Bio-Thera and STADA have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) Under the collaboration, Bio-Thera is entitled to receive a $10M upfront and an additional $147.5M development and commercial milestones upon certain conditions fulfilment Furthermore, Bio-Thera will handle the development, manufacturing and supply activities of…
May 28, 2024

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Disease of the Month- Juvenile Arthritis
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Disease of the Month- Juvenile Arthritis

Shots: To keep our readers acquainted with several disease conditions, ongoing trials, and available treatment options, PharmaShots brings every month a detailed take on a particular disease after thorough research  Continuing the series for the disease of the month, PharmaShots brings this month a summary of Juvenile arthritis, an autoimmune inflammatory disease  July is observed…
July 13, 2023

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