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Lotus Pharmaceutical Partners with Formycon to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) across APAC Region

Shots: Formycon & Lotus have reported the conclusion of their exclusive license agreement for Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (Pembrolizumab), in the APAC market Upon closing, Formycon will receive an upfront payment, plus potential development & regulatory milestone payments, & a share of gross profits after launch, while retaining responsibility for manufacturing &…

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Merck Receives the FDA Approval for Keytruda and Keytruda Qlex, Plus CT ± Avastin to Treat PD-L1+ Pt-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma

Shots: The US FDA has approved Keytruda/Keytruda Qlex + paclitaxel ± Avastin for the treatment of adults with PD-L1+ (CPS ≥1) Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma, who have received 1 or 2 prior systemic therapy Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, IV, Q6W) with CT…

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Key Biosimilars Events of December 2025  

Shots:        Regulatory and launch momentum accelerated globally in late 2025, with multiple FDA approvals, CHMP positive opinions, and EU/US launches for biosimilars referencing blockbuster biologics such as Prolia/Xgeva, Lucentis, Eylea, Xolair, Stelara, Simponi, Neulasta, Humira, Opdivo, and Keytruda—broadening patient access across oncology, immunology, ophthalmology, bone health, and allergy indications  Leading biosimilar developers including Samsung Bioepis, Celltrion, Alvotech, Formycon,…

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Merck Reports P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Finding on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: The P-III (KEYNOTE-B15/EV-304) trial assessed 4 cycles of Keytruda (IV) + Padcev (IV), followed by surgery & then Keytruda (IV, 13 cycles) plus Padcev (IV, 5 cycles) vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC pts (n=808) Trial showed that perioperative combination of Keytruda + Padcev significantly improved EFS, OS & pCR rates vs…

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Formycon Partners with Zydus to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in the US and Canada

Shots: Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with Zydus Lifesciences Global FZE, UAE (Zydus' subsidiary) to commercialize Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the US & Canada As per the deal, Formycon will be responsible for development, registration, manufacturing & supply of the product, while Zydus Lifesciences…

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Formycon Partners with MS Pharma to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in the MENA Region

Shots: Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with MS Pharma for the commercialization of Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the MENA region As per the deal, Formycon will receive an upfront payment, potential development & regulatory milestones, & a significant share of regional gross profits, though…

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Kelun-Biotech Reports P-III (OptiTROP-Lung05) Trial Data on Sacituzumab Tirumotecan + Keytruda for PD-L1-Positive NSCLC

Shots: Kelun-Biotech has reported P-III (OptiTROP-Lung05) trial data assessing sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT/SKB264/MK-2870) + Keytruda vs Keytruda monotx. as a 1L treatment for PD-L1-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with PD-L1 TPS ≥1% The trial met its 1EP of improved PFS, as concluded by IDMC & showed a favorable trend in the OS Additionally, the company…

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Astellas and Pfizer Report the US FDA Approval of Perioperative Padcev + Keytruda for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: FDA has approved Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) + Keytruda or Keytruda Qlex for neoadj. & adj. treatment for cisplatin-ineligible  pts with MIBC, before the PDUFA action date (Apr 07, 2026) Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-905/EV-303) trial, which randomized cisplatin-ineligible MIBC pts to Arm A (3 cycles of Keytruda + surgery with 14 subsequent cycles), Arm B…

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