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Health Canada has approved Libtayo (cemiplimab) for the adj. treatment of adults with CSCC who are at high risk for recurrence after surgery & radiation
Approval was based on the P-III (C-POST) trial assessing adj. Libtayo (n=209) vs PBO (n=206) to treat high-risk CSCC pts (N=415)
Trial showed a 68% reduction in disease recurrence…
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Health Canada has approved Yesintek Autoinjector (45 mg/0.05 mL & 90 mg/mL), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)
Yesintek is indicated for the treatment of mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis in pts (≥6yrs.), active psoriatic arthritis in adults, mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease & ulcerative colitis in adults
Yesintek was previously approved as…
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Kashiv BioSciences has reported that Health Canada has validated and accepted the MAA for ADL-018, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab)
Omalizumab is approved for multiple allergic & inflammatory conditions, incl. mod. to sev. persistent asthma (≥6yrs.), CRSwNP (≥18yrs.), chronic spontaneous urticaria (≥12 yrs.), & IgE-mediated food allergy (>1yr.)
Additionally, Alvotech & Kashiv BioSciences have…
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Celltrion has applied to Health Canada for marketing authorization for CT-P55, a biosimilar of Cosentyx (secukinumab), for all indications held by the reference product, including plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis
The application was based on a clinical study in 172 healthy subjects, in which CT-P55 demonstrated pharmacokinetic equivalence to the reference product and comparable…
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Health Canada has granted NOC to Bevqolva (bevacizumab), a biosimilar version of Genentech’s Avastin
Bevacizumab, a humanized mAb, inhibits angiogenesis by blocking VEGF-A to slow tumor vascular growth in cancers like colorectal and lung. Marketed by Roche/Genentech as Avastin, it is available in 100 mg and 400 mg formulations
In 2025, Bevqolva received MHRA approval and was launched in the…
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Health Canada has granted NOC to Biocon's Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS) & Vevzuo (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab)
Approval was based on extensive data, incl. analytical, nonclinical, & clinical data, showing that both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy
Bosaya & Vevzuo are anti-RANKL monoclonal…
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Health Canada has approved ARS Pharma's neffy 2mg (adrenaline nasal spray) to treat allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in adults & children (>30kg)
In Nov 2024, ARS Pharma granted ALK exclusive rights to commercialize neffy outside the US, incl. EU, Canada, UK, & select markets in exchange for $155M in upfront & milestones till date, ~$310M…
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Health Canada has approved Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for patients (≥12yrs.) with C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) or primary IC-MPGN to reduce proteinuria, marking the first approved therapy for these indications in Canada
Approval was based on the P-III (VALIANT) study, where Empaveli demonstrated a 68% reduction in proteinuria (uPCR), stabilization of kidney function, and clearance of C3…
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Health Canada has approved Denoza (denosumab injection), a biosimilar version of Prolia
Denoza is approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at high risk of fracture. It is also authorized for all other indications of the reference biologic, as detailed in the Product Monograph
Denoza will be available in a prefilled syringe format
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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…

