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Key Biosimilars Events of July 2026 

Shots:  July 2026 witnessed strong momentum across the biosimilars landscape with major regulatory approvals, including Ennumo (US FDA), Garzulys (US FDA), Yesintek Autoinjector (Health Canada), and FDA/EMA acceptance of PB016, alongside commercial launches of Byooviz, Osvyrti, and Jubereq, expanding treatment options across oncology, ophthalmology, immunology, osteoporosis, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases.   Strategic collaborations and licensing agreements between Orion Pharma–Shilpa Biologicals, Polpharma–Teva, Samsung Bioepis–Teva, Formycon–OneSource Specialty Pharma, and Organon–Samsung Bioepis strengthened…

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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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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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Shanghai Henlius Receives the US FDA IND Clearance for HLX18 (Biosimilar, Opdivo)  

Shots:  The US FDA has granted IND clearance to HLX18 (nivolumab), a biosimilar version of Opdivo, for the treatment of certain resected solid tumors   Novolumab is an mAb targeting PD-1 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and is approved worldwide for cancers, including melanoma, mesothelioma, head and neck, and urothelial carcinoma   HLX17 (pembrolizumab biosimilar) and HLX13 (ipilimumab biosimilar) have entered worldwide multicenter P-I…

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