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Health Canada has approved Nexsphere-F for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain embolization
Nexsphere-F has launched the pivotal RESORB trial in the US post-IDE approval in 126 knee osteoarthritis pts comparing genicular artery embolization vs corticosteroid injections, with enrollment expected to complete in H1’26
Nexsphere-F uses resorbable microsphere tech to temporarily block abnormal blood flow…
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Health Canada has approved Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for adults with active lupus nephritis receiving standard therapy
Approval was based on P-II (NOBILITY) & P-III (REGENCY) trials, where in REGENCY (n=271), 46.4% on Gazyva + SoC achieved CRR vs 33.1% on SoC. Gazyva’s safety profile was consistent with its well-established profile from haematology-oncology indications
Gazyva is…
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Health Canada has approved Redemplo as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides (TGs) in adults with FCS who had an inadequate response to standard triglyceride lowering therapies
Approval was based on the P-III (PALISADE) trial assessing Redemplo (25mg & 50mg, SC, Q3M) vs PBO in 75 adults with genetically confirmed/clinically diagnosed FCS. Pts…
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Health Canada has approved PTC's Sephience (sepiapterin) for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in pts of all ages, with broad labeling for hyperphenylalaninemia in pts (≥1mos.) with sepiapterin-responsive PKU
Approval was based on APHENITY study results & long-term extension data showing durable effects & favorable safety in PKU pts
Sephience is a natural precursor…
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Health Canada has approved Portela for alleviating osteoarthritis pain in cats. The company plans to launch Portela commercially in Canada and the EU in 2026
In a nine-month European trial, Portela eased OA pain and was well tolerated, including in cats with IRIS stage 1–3 kidney disease. Approved in the EU
Portela is a…
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Health Canada has approved Eydenzelt, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept 2mg), in both vial & PFS presentation for all the indications of the reference product
Approval was based on extensive analytical, nonclinical, & clinical data, incl. a global 52wk. P-III trial of Eydenzelt vs Eylea in 348 pts with diabetic macular edema, which met…
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Health Canada has approved Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa; QW, SC, PFS) as a monotx. for adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Approval was based on the ADHERE trial, showing 69% (221/322) of Vyvgart SC-treated pts had clinical improvement, regardless of prior treatment. The study met its 1EP with a 61% reduction in relapse risk vs…
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Health Canada has approved Enhertu monotx. for adult with inoperable HR+, HER2-low/ultralow MBC who have received ≥1 endocrine therapy (ET) & are ineligible for ET as the next line of therapy
Approval was based on the P-III (DESTINY-Breast06) trial (N=866) assessing Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) vs CT (capecitabine/paclitaxel/nab-paclitaxel) in HR+, HER2-low (n=713) & ultralow (n=152) pts
Trial showed improved PFS…
Biocon Biologics Receives Health Canada Approval for Yesintek & Yesintek IV (Biosimilar, Stelara) Â
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Biocon Biologics has received Health Canada’s NOC for Yesintek & Yesintek IV, biosimilars to Stelara, with approval on Oct 17 and commercial availability expected in mid-OctoberÂ
Approval was supported by data showing YESINTEK is highly similar to Stelara with no meaningful differences in efficacy, safety, or immunogenicity. It will be offered via the My…
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Health Canada has approved Opzelura cream 1.5% for the treatment of mild to mod. AD in children (≥2yrs.), when other topical therapies are ineffective or unsuitable
Approval was based on the P-III (TRuE-AD3) trial, evaluating Opzelura (BID) vs vehicle in over 300 children (≥2 to <12yrs.) with AD
Trial met its 1EP with more…

