Immunology is an important branch of science which deals with the study of the immune system. The immune system is a highly regulated and balanced system and when the balance is disturbed- the disease can result. A lot of this work has importance in the development of new therapies and treatments that can handle or…
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 the patients. Hence, the providers are more likely to adopt biosimilars as a 'reference…
To remain successful in the oncology market- change is now a key to adapt to this altering market dynamics. A recent development in science and technology platforms are likely to grow faster for cancer treatment in comparison to other therapy areas. However- despite robust levels of pipeline activity- oncology remains a challenging area for research…
The second quarter of 2020 has ended with big approvals in pharma and biotech industry. Moving with the latest approval of Roche's Phesgo and Enspryng & Zogenix's Fintepla. Highlights of the quarter is COVID-19 as the development of vaccines and drugs were on peak. Celltrion evaluated Remsima (biosimilar, infliximab) against COVID-19 in the UK. The…
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is a platform for cancer experts to share views on the latest advancements and new approaches in cancer research and was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Janssen highlights its oncology portfolio, Merck & Pfizer demonstrated the potential of Bavencio in GTT while AstraZeneca showcased…
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 the patients. Hence, the providers are more likely to adopt biosimilars as a 'reference…
Breakthrough Therapy (BT) Designation is an expedited review program introduced in Section 902 of the Food and Drug Safety and Innovation Act of 2012.
The Breakthrough Designation is granted to the drug candidates as monotherapy or in combination with other drugs intended to treat serious or life-threatening diseases and has shown substantial improvement over available…
Our planet is facing a major pandemic outbreak due to COVID-19 and health agencies are taking every measure to stop it. The COVID-19 virus has been named 'SARS-CoV-2'(severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) and the disease it causes has been named 'Coronavirus Disease 2019'(COVID-19). The outbreak of the respiratory disease was first detected in Wuhan…
Our planet is facing a major pandemic outbreak due to COVID-19 and health agencies are taking every measure to stop it.
The outbreak of the respiratory disease was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in Dec 2019.
PharmaShots is keeping a track of all of the important updates in the Lifesciences sector, where…
1. Pfizer Launched its Zirabev (biosimilar, bevacizumab) in the US by the year end 2019
Date - Oct 01, 2019
Product - Zirabev (biosimilar, bevacizumab)
The biosimilar was launched in the US on Dec 31, 2019 following the settlement between Genentech and Pfizer granting all global rights of the product to the Pfizer. In Sept 2019,…

