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AbbVie entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apogee Therapeutics for $135.11 per share in cash, at a total equity value of approximately $10.9B. The transaction is expected to close in Q3’26, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals
The acquisition strengthens AbbVie’s immunology portfolio by adding Apogee’s clinical-stage pipeline focused on inflammatory and immunological…
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Biogen has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RayThera, expanding its immunology pipeline
As per the deal, Biogen will acquire RayThera for ~$1B, incl. an upfront payment & clinical and regulatory milestone payments; closing is expected in Q3’26
Following closing, Biogen will lead development, manufacturing & global commercialization of RayThera’s assets, incl. the…
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The ANVISA has approved Uztok, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)
Ustekinumab is a human interleukin-12 and -23 antagonist
Uztok is indicated for Plaque psoriasis, Psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and Ulcerative colitis
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The US FDA has received resubmitted BLA of AVT05, a biosimilar version of Simponi & Simponi Aria, and AVT06, a biosimilar to Eylea 2mg (aflibercept)
Resubmissions follow Alvotech’s response to the FDA’s PAAL regarding its Reykjavik facility, alongside responses to observations from a May 2026 routine cGMP inspection & ongoing enhancements to quality systems…
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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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Apogee will receive ~$1.3B in flexible, non-dilutive capital from Blackstone, incl. ~$800M of synthetic royalty & ~$500M in senior debt available at the mutual consent of both parties, to support the late-stage development & potential commercialization of zumilokibart
Blackstone will provide ~$800M in synthetic royalty funding to Apogee in exchange for 15-year tiered royalties…
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The European Medicines Agency advanced multiple approvals and late-stage recommendations in April 2026 across infectious diseases, neurology, immunology, endocrinology, and rare disorders, involving companies including Merck, Moderna, Novartis, Sanofi, and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
CHMP positive opinions included Redemplo for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, Itvisma for spinal muscular atrophy, and Cenrifki for non-relapsing SPMS
The EC also approved therapies including Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants, mCOMBRIAX for influenza/COVID-19 prevention, Palsonify for acromegaly, Rhapsido for…
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The magazine highlights key industry movements shaping global biopharma, including AI-driven drug discovery collaborations, strategic M&A activity, advancements in cell and…
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BMS has partnered with Hengrui to advance 13 early-stage programs, incl. 4 Hengrui onco/hemo assets, 4 BMS immunology assets, and 5 jointly discovered & developed candidates; expected to close in Q3’26
Hengrui will lead early clinical development, while BMS gains ex-China rights to Hengrui-originated assets & Hengrui will secure exclusive Greater China rights to…
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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,…

