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The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to perioperative Padcev + Keytruda/Keytruda Qlex for the treatment of pts with MIBC, regardless of cisplatin eligibility (PDUFA: Aug 17, 2026)
sBLA was supported by the P-III (EV-304/KEYNOTE-B15) trial assessing neoadj. Padcev + Keytruda, followed by surgery & then adj. Keytruda + Padcev vs…
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The biopharma industry is a multi-hundred-billion-dollar market, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%, the global biopharma market is expected to reach $1.41T by 2034. Eli Lilly and Co. ranked first with $65.17B, followed by Pfizer ($61.19B) and AbbVie ($61.16B), reflecting strong market concentration among large-cap innovators with diversified, high-value portfolios …
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The P-Ib/II trial randomized 67 MSS CRC pts (65 evaluable) with no liver metastases to muzastotug (10mg/kg; Q3W or Q6W) or muzastotug (20mg/kg) followed by 10mg/kg (Q3W), or 20 mg/kg (Q6W), all in combination with Keytruda; P-II data expected in H1’27
As of Jan 24, 2026, pts in 10mg/kg cohorts (N=39) showed ORR of…
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The EC has approved Keytruda/Keytruda SC + 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 therapies, in all 30 EEA member states
Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda…
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The Chinese NMPA has granted IND approval to HLX18, a biosimilar version of Opdivo (nivolumab) for the treatment of certain resected solid tumors following the US FDA IND clearance
Additionally, HLX17 (biosimilar, Keytruda) & HLX13 (biosimilar, Yervoy) are under P-I trials with first patient dosing completed, while the IND for HLX15-SC (biosimilar, Darzalex), was…
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The P-III (KEYNOTE-B15/EV-304) trial assessed Keytruda + Padcev (IV), followed by surgery & then Keytruda + Padcev vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC pts
Trial showed 47% reduction in the risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death, with an estimated 79.4% pts event-free at 2yrs. vs 66.2% with SoC, plus the combination…
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Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy
At 28.4mos. mFU, the trial showed improved DFS (1EP), reducing the risk of disease recurrence or death by 28%, with mDFS…
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Formycon & Zydus Lifescience has reported that the pivotal Dahlia PK study of FYB206, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), has met its 1EP
The multicenter PK study showed bioequivalence of FYB206 (pembrolizumab) to Keytruda
Zydus Lifesciences has exclusively in-licensed FYB206, a proposed biosimilar to Keytruda (pembrolizumab), from Formycon for the US and Canada
Ref: Zydus Lifesciences | Image: Zydus Lifesciences and Formycon | Press Release
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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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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…

