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Celltrion

Celltrion Receives the Health Canada’s Approval for Stoboclo and Osenvelt (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: 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 Stoboclo and Osenvelt are RANKL…

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Medison and Ipsen’s Bylvay Receives the Health Canada’s Approval to Treat Cholestatic Pruritus in Alagille Syndrome Patients

Shots: Health Canada has approved Bylvay (odevixibat) for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in pts (≥12mos.) with Alagille Syndrome (ALGS) Approval was based on P-III (ASSERT) trial assessing Bylvay (120µg/kg, QD) vs PBO in ALGS pts for 24wks. across North America, EU, Middle East, & Asia Pacific regions Trial met its 1EP of improved pruritus…

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Abbvie

AbbVie’s Elahere (Mirvetuximab Soravtansine) Receives the Health Canada’s Approval to Treat Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Shots: Health Canada has approved Elahere under priority review to treat FRα+, Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer after 1-3 prior treatments Approval was based on P-III (MIRASOL) trial assessing Elahere vs investigator's choice of CT  in pts (n=453) to treat PROC expressing high levels of FRα, as determined using the Ventana…

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New Drug Designations: July 2025

New Drug Designations: July 2025

Shots:       PharmaShots’ Designation Report offers a concise overview of the latest drug and device designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA.    The July 2025 edition covers designations awarded to 47 drugs and 3 medical devices, comprising 23 small molecules, 9 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and…

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Novo-Nordisk

Novo Nordisk Reports the Health Canada’s Approval of Ozempic to Reduce Risk of Kidney Disease Progression & Cardiovascular Death in T2D & CKD Adults

Shots: Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening & CV death in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) & chronic kidney disease (CKD) Approval was based on P-IIIb (FLOW) trial assessing Ozempic (1mg, Q1W, n=1767) vs PBO (n=1766) in type 2 diabetes & CKD pts (N=3533) Study met its 1EP of 24% relative…

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Health Canada Grants Conditional Approval to Iovance’s Amtagvi (Lifileucel) for Advanced Melanoma

Shots: Health Canada has granted conditional approval (NOC/c) to Amtagvi for adults with unresectable or metastatic melanoma progressing after prior systemic therapy, incl. PD-1 inhibitor &, if BRAF V600 positive, then BRAF ± MEK inhibitor, with no suitable alternative options Approval was granted based on global P-II (C-144-01) trial assessing Amtagvi in above pts, which…

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Merck Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LA-HNSCC)

Shots: Health Canada has approved neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC tumors expressing PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) Approval was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (15 cycles) + SoC RT ±…

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