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Henlius Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of HLX18 (Biosimilar, Opdivo) in China 

Shots:  Henlius has dosed the first patient in China in the P-I (HLX18-MRST001) trial assessing its nivolumab biosimilar, HLX18, in patients with resected solid tumors  The study will compare HLX18 vs. Opdivo in patients with resected solid tumors, evaluating PK similarity, efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity following monotherapy  HLX18 is Henlius' nivolumab biosimilar candidate, developed under global biosimilar guidelines. Reference nivolumab is approved worldwide for multiple cancers, including melanoma, NSCLC, RCC, HCC, urothelial, gastric, esophageal, colorectal, and head & neck cancers  Ref: Henlius  |  Image: Henlius   | Press Release PharmaShots, your go-to media platform for customized news ranging across multiple indications. For more…

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Henlius Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of HLX15-SC (Biosimilar, Darzalex Faspro) in the US 

    Shots:  Henlius has dosed the first U.S. patient in the global P-I HLX15-SC (HLX15-SC-NDMM-001) trial, a biosimilar version of Darzalex Faspro, as a 1L treatment for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM)  The study will compare HLX15-SC vs. US-licensed Darzalex Faspro in transplant-ineligible NDMM patients, evaluating PK similarity, safety, tolerability, immunogenicity, and efficacy in combination with lenalidomide & dexamethasone (Rd)  HLX15 is an anti-CD38 daratumumab biosimilar candidate for…

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Henlius Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of HLX05-N (Biosimilar, Erbitux) in China 

Shots:  Henlius has dosed the first patient in China in the P-I HLX05-N (HLX05-N-mCRC102), a biosimilar version of Erbitux (cetuximab), for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)  The study will compare HLX05-N vs. US & EU sourced Erbitux in mCRC, evaluating PK similarity, efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity in combination with mFOLFOX6 CT  HLX05-N is Henlius' cetuximab biosimilar candidate, developed under global biosimilar guidelines, with analytical and non-clinical studies demonstrating high…

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Henlius & Organon

Organon and Henlius Launch Bildyos and Tuzemty (Biosimilars, Prolia and Xgeva) in Canada

Shots: Organon & Henlius Biotech have reported availability of Bildyos (60mg/1mL) & Tuzemty (120mg/1.7mL), biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab), respectively, in Canada for all indications of reference products Under a 2022 agreement, Henlius granted Organon exclusive global commercialization rights, excl. China, for multiple biosimilars, incl. Bildyos & Tuzemty Denosumab is a mAb that works…

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Key Biosimilars Events of May 2026 

Shots:  May 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals including Bevqolva (Health Canada), Langlara and Immgolis/Immgolis Intri (US FDA), Bysumlog and Dazparda (EC), and Eyzanfy (MFDS), expanding competition across oncology, diabetes, immunology, and ophthalmology.  Strategic progress continued with Henlius’ FDA IND clearance for HLX05-N, alongside partnerships between IQVIA–Kexing Biopharm and Polpharma–Tuteur, supporting global development and commercialization efforts.  Commercialization accelerated through the EU launches of FYB203 and Opuviz, as well as Samsung Bioepis’ ustekinumab biosimilar launch in Japan,…

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Key Biosimilars Events of April 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum stayed strong in April 2026, with key approvals including Poherdy (EC), Tuyory (EC), and multiple denosumab biosimilars in Canada, alongside NMPA IND clearances for Henlius’ HLX319 and HLX05-N and Mabwell’s Maiweijian sBLA acceptance.  Strategic activity expanded globally through Mochida–Qilu and Mabwell partnerships, while major M&A deals, Amneal–Kashiv and Sun Pharma–Organon, signaled growing biosimilar consolidation.  Pipelines and commercialization progressed with CuraTeQ’s P-III success for BP11 and Biocon’s US launch of Bosaya and Aukelso,…

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Henlius & Organon

Henlius and Organon Receive the EC Approval for Poherdy (Biosimilar, Perjeta)

Shots: The EC has approved Poherdy (420mg/14mL, IV), an interchangeable biosimilar version of Perjeta (pertuzumab) for all indications of the reference product Approval was based on extensive data, incl. structural & functional analytical data, PK & clinical studies, which showed similarity & interchangeability in terms of analytical, PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity between Poherdy &…

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Henlius Receives NMPA IND Clearance for HLX05-N (Biosimilar, Erbitux)

Shots: The NMPA has granted IND clearance to Henlius’ HLX05-N, a biosimilar version of Erbitux (cetuximab), for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) HLX05-N showed high similarity to reference cetuximab in analytical & non-clinical studies, with Henlius planning to initiate an international multi-center P-I trial upon meeting required conditions Cetuximab is an anti-EGFR monoclonal…

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Key Biosimilars Events of March 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum remained strong, with key biosimilar launches and approvals including Celltrion’s Remsima IV (EU) and Avtozma SC (US), Teva’s FDA-approved Ponlimsi, Japan’s approval of tocilizumab BS MA by Mochida Pharmaceutical and AYUMI Pharmaceutical, and IND clearance for HLX18 by National Medical Products Administration.  Strategic partnerships expanded access, led by Samsung Bioepis–Sandoz collaboration, Formycon’s aflibercept settlement deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer, and Bio-Thera…

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