Shots:The EMA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab), following the MHRA’s MAA acceptance earlier this yearAVT23 was jointly developed by Alvotech & Kashiv BioSciences, with Advanz Pharma obtaining commercial rights to AVT23 in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New ZealandOmalizumab is a humanized mAb that…
Shots:The US FDA has received a BLA for a biosimilar candidate to Novartis’ Xolair (omalizumab), developed by Kashiv BioSciencesAdditionally, Amneal expects to incur a $22.5M R&D milestone charge in Q3’25 instead of Q4 due to the earlier BLA filing & holds exclusive US commercialization rights for the product pending regulatory approvalXolair is…
Shots:Kashiv BioSciences & JAMP Pharma have launched Pexegra & Filra, biosimilar version of Neulasta & Neupogen, respectively, in CanadaJAMP Pharma & Kashiv BioSciences entered an exclusive agreement to market Pexegra & Filra in Canada, with Kashiv’s facilities supporting JAMP’s commercialization effortsPexegra (6mg/0.6mL) & Filra (300mcg/0.5mL & 480mcg/0.8mL) help treat CT-induced neutropenia by…
Shots:Kashiv BioSciences has entered into a licensing & supply agreement with CRISTÁLIA for the commercialization of ADL-018, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab) in Latin AmericaAs per the deal, CRISTÁLIA will handle licensing, distribution, & commercialization of ADL-018 in the LATAM region, while Kashiv BioSciences will be responsible for the development within the agreed…
Shots:Kashiv BioSciences and MS Pharma have signed a license & supply agreement for ADL-018, a Xolair (omalizumab) biosimilar, across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with anticipated regulatory submissions in Q4’25Under the agreement, Kashiv BioSciences will develop ADL-018, while MS Pharma will handle licensing, distribution, and commercialization in MENA, with local…
Shots:Kashiv BioSciences has reported topline results of ADL-018, its proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab) for Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU)/Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) unresponsive to H1 antihistamines. The BLA and MAA filings for the product are expected with the FDA and EMA, respectively, in Q4’25The study met its 1EPs & 2EPs, demonstrating therapeutic equivalence and…
Shots:The UK’s MHRA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma & CRSwNPAlvotech & Advanz Pharma entered into a commercialization agreement for AVT23 in Feb 2023, expanding their alliance in May to incl. 5 more biosimilars, whereas in Oct 2023, Alvotech &…
Shots:Third quarter of 2023 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. Starting with the latest acquisitions, Biogen acquired Reata Pharmaceuticals for ~$7.3B and Danaher acquired Abcam for ~$5.7BThe third quarter of the year also showcases multiple clinical trial results which include Janssen reported P-IIb…
Shots:Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potencyBiosimilars 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 the patientsDuring the month of July, Samsung Bioepis reported P-III equivalence study…

