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Zydus Lifesciences Launches Tishtha (Biosimilar, Opdivo) in India 

    Shots:  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  Related News: Shanghai Henlius Receives the US FDA…
January 22, 2026

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Shanghai Henlius Receives the US FDA IND Clearance for HLX18 (Biosimilar, Opdivo)  

Shots:  The US FDA has granted IND clearance to HLX18 (nivolumab), a biosimilar version of Opdivo, for the treatment of certain resected solid tumors   Novolumab is an 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   HLX17 (pembrolizumab biosimilar) and HLX13 (ipilimumab biosimilar) have entered worldwide multicenter P-I…
December 19, 2025

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Biocartis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Idylla CDx MSI Test to Identify MSI-H Colorectal Cancer Patients

Shots: The US FDA has approved the PMA application for Idylla CDx MSI Test, a cartridge-based, fully automated “sample-to-result” companion diagnostic, with US launch anticipated soon & availability in other non-US markets to follow The Idylla CDx MSI Test helps identify MSI-H colorectal cancer pts eligible for Opdivo (nivolumab) alone or with Yervoy (ipilimumab), as…
September 17, 2025

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Xbrane Biopharma and Intas Pharmaceuticals Join Forces to Develop Biosimilar of Opdivo (Nivolumab) 

Shots:  Xbrane and Intas have entered into a global licensing and co-development agreement for Xbrane's biosimilar of Opdivo (nivolumab). Intas, through its Accord Healthcare, will commercialize the biosimilar, leveraging its oncology expertise and significant market presence in the EU  As per the agreement, Intas will fund and manage clinical as well as regulatory development, and…
November 19, 2024

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TCOC Management in Oncology: Jennifer Fernandez from The Oncology Network in a Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots

Shots:  Prominent oncology drugs like pembrolizumab and nivolumab were initially approved with weight-based dosing and gradually transitioned to fixed dozing. With the transformation in the dosing model, the average dose amount administered to patients increased dramatically in the Oncology Care Model  Today, at PharmaShots, we have Jennifer Fernandez from The Oncology Network, shedding light on…
August 7, 2024

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BMS’ Opdivo Plus Cisplatin and Gemcitabine Gain EC’s Approval for Treating Urothelial Carcinoma 

    Shots:  The EC has approved Opdivo + cisplatin & gemcitabine as 1L treatment of unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (UC) adults, valid across the whole EU along with Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway, based on the P-III (CheckMate -901) study  The P-III (CheckMate -901) study assessed Opdivo + Yervoy or Opdivo + cisplatin & gemcitabine…
May 29, 2024

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BMS Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Opdivo (Nivolumab) as a 1L Treatment of Urothelial Carcinoma 

Shots:  The CHMP has granted positive opinion to Opdivo + CT (cisplatin & gemcitabine) as 1L treatment of metastatic or unresectable urothelial carcinoma adults (n=608). The decision is anticipated in Jun 2024   The opinion was based on a sub-study of the P-III (CheckMate–901), assessing Opdivo (360mg, Q3W, 6 cycles) + CT (cisplatin & gemcitabine) followed…
April 26, 2024

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New Drug Designations - October 2023
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New Drug Designations – October 2023

Shots:  PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the US FDA and the EMA. This month’s report includes 2 biological drugs, 12 small molecules, 10 cell and gene therapies, 2 vaccines, 1 peptide, 1 exosome-based therapy and 3 devices  HuidaGene Therapeutics’ HG204 CRISPR RNA-editing therapy, focused on the treatment of MECP2 duplication…
November 20, 2023

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