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Key Biosimilars Events of May 2026 

Shots:  May 2026 saw strong biosimilar momentum with key approvals including Bevqolva (Health Canada), Langlara and Immgolis/Immgolis Intri (US FDA), Bysumlog and Dazparda (EC), and Eyzanfy (MFDS), expanding competition across oncology, diabetes, immunology, and ophthalmology.  Strategic progress continued with Henlius’ FDA IND clearance for HLX05-N, alongside partnerships between IQVIA–Kexing Biopharm and Polpharma–Tuteur, supporting global development and commercialization efforts.  Commercialization accelerated through the EU launches of FYB203 and Opuviz, as well as Samsung Bioepis’ ustekinumab biosimilar launch in Japan,…
June 2, 2026

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NEWS

Pfizer and Innovent Biologics Partner to Accelerate 12 Oncology Programs in a Deal Valued at ~$10.5B

Shots:   Innovent will advance the early-stage & de novo cancer therapies, incl. ADCs through P-I before Pfizer assumes global development, with Pfizer securing exclusive global rights to 4 programs & will be responsible for the global development costs Also, Pfizer will obtain exclusive ex-Greater China rights to 4 additional programs & fund the majority of development…
May 29, 2026

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Is Immune Priming the Missing Piece in Oncology? Oncolytics Biotech Thinks So

The oncology landscape is increasingly recognizing that the future of cancer treatment may depend just as much on immune engagement and combination strategies as on standalone therapeutic activity.  That shift in thinking is shaping much of the scientific attention surrounding pelareorep, the lead immunotherapeutic candidate being advanced by Oncolytics (NASDAQ: ONCY).  For years, oncology drug candidates were largely evaluated through…
May 28, 2026

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Olympus to Acquire BioProtect for ~$270M

Shots: Olympus has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BioProtect, incl. its Balloon Spacer system designed to protect healthy tissue during prostate cancer radiotherapy As per the agreement, Olympus will acquire BioProtect in a deal valued at ~$270M, with certain amounts held in escrow subject to uninterrupted business operations; closing is expected by the…
May 26, 2026

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in April 2026    

Shots:  The European Medicines Agency advanced multiple approvals and late-stage recommendations in April 2026 across infectious diseases, neurology, immunology, endocrinology, and rare disorders, involving companies including Merck, Moderna, Novartis, Sanofi, and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma  CHMP positive opinions included Redemplo for familial chylomicronemia syndrome, Itvisma for spinal muscular atrophy, and Cenrifki for non-relapsing SPMS  The EC also approved therapies including Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants, mCOMBRIAX for influenza/COVID-19 prevention, Palsonify for acromegaly, Rhapsido for…
May 19, 2026

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BMS Partners with Hengrui Pharma in a Potential ~$15.2B Deal to Advance 13 Early-Stage Programs Across Oncology, Hematology, and Immunology

Shots: BMS has partnered with Hengrui to advance 13 early-stage programs, incl. 4 Hengrui onco/hemo assets, 4 BMS immunology assets, and 5 jointly discovered & developed candidates; expected to close in Q3’26 Hengrui will lead early clinical development, while BMS gains ex-China rights to Hengrui-originated assets & Hengrui will secure exclusive Greater China rights to…
May 12, 2026

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Key Biosimilars Events of April 2026 

Shots:  Regulatory momentum stayed strong in April 2026, with key approvals including Poherdy (EC), Tuyory (EC), and multiple denosumab biosimilars in Canada, alongside NMPA IND clearances for Henlius’ HLX319 and HLX05-N and Mabwell’s Maiweijian sBLA acceptance.  Strategic activity expanded globally through Mochida–Qilu and Mabwell partnerships, while major M&A deals, Amneal–Kashiv and Sun Pharma–Organon, signaled growing biosimilar consolidation.  Pipelines and commercialization progressed with CuraTeQ’s P-III success for BP11 and Biocon’s US launch of Bosaya and Aukelso,…
May 5, 2026

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Huahui Health and BeOne Medicines Partner for HH160 in a ~$2.02B Deal

Shots: Huahui Health has entered into a global exclusive option, license & collaboration agreement, granting BeOne an exclusive option for the development, manufacturing, & commercialization of HH160, a novel trispecific antibody in oncology immunotherapy As per the deal, Huahui will receive $20M upfront, $100M upon exercising the option, & ~$1.9B in development, regulatory & sales milestones, as well as tiered…
April 30, 2026

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