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Zydus Lifesciences has reported Tishtha, biosimilar version of Opdivo (Nivolumab), is now available in the India
Tishtha will be available in 100 mg and 40 mg strengths
Nivolumab is a mAb targeting PD-1 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and is approved worldwide for cancers, including melanoma, mesothelioma, head and neck, and urothelial carcinoma
Ref: Zydus | Image: Zydus | Press Release
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The Chinese NMPA has accepted the sNDA of gumokimab for the treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
sNDA was backed by the P-III (AK111-303) trial in AS, which met all efficacy endpoints, with 1EP (ASAS20 response rate) showing consistent improvements across subgroups, along with 2EP (ASAS40 response rate) & gumokimab delivering rapid symptom relief…
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Sun Pharma has reported Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl) is now available in the US for adults with metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) who are not eligible for curative surgery or radiation
Approval of label update was based on long-term pivotal CK-301-101 data, showing improved ORR, including higher CR, and DoR without new…
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The EC has approved Sanofi's Teizeild (Tzield outside the EU) to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adult & pediatric pts (≥8yrs.) with stage 2 T1D; regulatory review is ongoing in the other regions
Approval was based on the P-II (TN-10) trial assessing Teizeild (QD, n=44) vs PBO (n=32)…
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J&J has reported the topline P-IIb (JASMINE) trial data assessing Imaavy (nipocalimab) vs PBO in 228 adults with SLE, along with the initiation of the P-III program
Trial met its 1EP with higher SRI-4 composite response at Wk. 24, plus achieved secondary & exploratory endpoints, incl. those indicating the potential of nipocalimab for steroid sparing;…
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The Chinese NMPA has approved Nucala as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with inadequately controlled COPD characterised by eosinophilic phenotype based on the P-III (MATINEE & METREX) trial; EMA filing is under review
MATINEE assessed Nucala (100mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO in COPD pts (n=804) with type 2 inflammation while METREX evaluated it…
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HUTCHMED has initiated P-III portion of P-II/III trial of the combination of surufatinib, camrelizumab, nab-paclitaxel & gemcitabine (S+C+AG) as the 1L treatment of metastatic PDAC in China, with the first patient receiving the dose on Dec 30, 2025
Trial will evaluate the combination against nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine in ~400 PDAC adults who have not…
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The USDA has granted Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis, expected to launch in H1’26
Befrena (mAb) is an anti-IL31 injection for dogs, treats allergic and atopic dermatitis every 6–8 wks.
In September, the FDA approved changes to Zenrelia (ilunocitinib tablets) US label, eliminating the fatal vaccine-induced disease risk, Elanco announced
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Windward Bio via its affiliate, LE2025 Therapeutics, has entered into a licensing agreement with Qyuns to develop & commercialize WIN027 (QX027N; anti-TSLPxIL-13 bsAb)
As per the deal, Windward will obtain exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize WIN027 outside of China, with Qyuns receiving an upfront payment, equity, & development, regulatory, & commercial milestones,…
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The US FDA has approved Boncresa (denosumab-mobz), a biosimilar version of Prolia, and Oziltus (denosumab-mobz), a biosimilar version of Xgeva
Denosumab is an mAb that reduces bone resorption and is used in oncology and osteoporosis indications
Under the Amneal and mAbxience collaboration, mAbxience manages development and manufacturing, and Amneal has exclusive US commercialization rights
Ref: Amneal Pharmaceuticals| Image: Amneal Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience | Press Release
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