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Alkem Laboratories launches Pertuza (Biosimilar, Perjeta) Across India for Treating HER2-Positive Breast Cancer 

Shots: Alkem Laboratories has launched Pertuza 420mg/14mL, a Perjeta biosimilar, across India for treating HER2-positive breast cancer  In a P-III trial, Pertuza showed equivalent efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity to the reference product  Pertuzumab is a HER2/neu receptor antagonist that was approved for HER2-positive breast cancer Ref: Alkem Laboratories | Image: Alkem Laboratories | Press ReleaseRelated News:- CuraTeQ Biologics Reports…

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Lupin Reports the P-III Study Completion of LUBT010 (Biosimilar, Lucentis) for Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration 

Shots: Lupin has concluded P-III study evaluating the efficacy, safety & immunogenicity of LUBT010 (0.5mg, intravitreal, QM for 1yr.) vs Lucentis in wet AMD adults (n=600) across India, US, EU & Russia The trial met its 1EP, showing therapeutic equivalence in visual acuity improvement plus similarity in safety & immunogenicity b/w both the drugs. Results will…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of January 2024

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of January 2024

Shots:  Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency   Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients   During January, Coherus BioSciences divested its Ophthalmology Franchise that included Cimerli and Glenmark launched…

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Celebrating 76th Republic Day

Celebrating 76th Republic Day

Shots:India observes January 26th as Republic Day. It was on this very day that India declared itself as a sovereign, democratic, and a republic stateImbued with nationalism, the day is observed with great zeal and enthusiasm throughout the country. On Republic Day, the President of India unfurls the national flag at Kartavya Path,…

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Celebrating 76 Years of Independence!

Celebrating 76 Years of Independence!

Shots:August 15th, 2023, commemorates the 76th Independence Day for World’s largest democracy. By breaking the shackles of years-long colonial rule, India declared herself an independent nation on August 15th, 1947India, the land of festivals, is rich in culture with diverse groups of people co-existing in harmony. India emerged as the 5th largest economy in World by fostering…

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Disease of the Month: Cervical Cancer

Disease of the Month: Cervical Cancer

“Get Informed, Get Screened, Get Vaccinated” – WHOIntroduction:Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer among women and 7th most commonly occurring cancer overall. When a malignant growth or tumor occurs in the cells lining the walls of the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. The cervix is the narrow, lower part of the uterus…

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