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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
Stoboclo and Osenvelt are RANKL…
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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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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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Health Canada has approved Rinvoq (15mg; QD) as a monotx. & in combination with corticosteroid to treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA)
Approval was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing Rinvoq, where GCA pts (n=428) in 1st study period received either Rinvoq (7.5 or 15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper regimen or PBO +…
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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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Health Canada has approved Columvi + GemOx for the treatment of ASCT-ineligible pts with r/r diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)
Approval was based on P-III (STARGLO) study of Columvi + GemOx vs MabThera/Rituxan + GemOx for r/r DLBCL
At mFU of 11.3mos., the trial met its 1EP of OS, reducing the death risk by…

