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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
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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…
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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-October
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…
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Health Canada has approved Agamree for the treatment of pts (≥4yrs) with Duchenne muscular dystrophy under priority review
Approval was based on VISION-DMD study, which met its 1EP of Time to Stand (TTSTAND) velocity vs PBO at 24wks. of treatment, plus showed favorable safety & tolerability in pts
Kye Pharma secured exclusive Canadian rights…
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Abbott has received Health Canada’s approval for the Esprit BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System to treat people with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) below the knee (BTK)
Esprit was evaluated in the LIFE-BTK trial against balloon angioplasty, which showed improved patient outcomes, with 48% fewer repeat procedures over the study period. Data was highlighted…
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Health Canada has approved Stoboclo & Osenvelt (CT-P41), referencing biosimilar Prolia & Xgeva, for all approved indications of the reference drugs
Approval was supported by P-III trial data in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (PMO), showing CT-P41 matched reference denosumab in efficacy & PD, with similar PK, safety, and immunogenicity
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