Top 20 Oncology Companies of 2025

Shots: ADCs, cell therapies, and radioligand therapies are reshaping oncology, while biopharma companies focus on smarter trials, patient-first approaches, and faster access to bridge unmet needs in cancer care In 2024, the global oncology market was valued at $225.01B and is projected to reach $668.26B by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 11.5% from 2025…

ByPrince GiriSeptember 3, 2025

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BMS’ Opdivo Receives the EC’s Approval as a Perioperative Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

Shots: The EC has approved Opdivo + CT as neoadj. therapy followed by surgery & adj. Opdivo alone to treat adults with resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence & PD-L1 expression ≥1% in all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-77T) study assessing neoadj. Opdivo + CT vs neoadj. PBO & CT…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 19, 2025

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Henlius and Sandoz Enter a Global Collaboration Agreement to Commercialize HLX13 (Biosimilar, Yervoy)

Shots: Henlius has granted Sandoz exclusive rights of the HLX13, a biosimilar version of Yervoy (ipilimumab), which is being assessed in a Henlius-led P-I/III trial for inoperable HCC, targeting enrollment of 656 pts As per the deal, Sandoz will register & market HLX13 in Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, & the US in exchange for milestone-based…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 30, 2025

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The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adults Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg, Q4W) vs lenvatinib/sorafenib in 668 pts with advanced HCC who had not received prior systemic therapy.…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 14, 2025

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BMS Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a 1L Treatment of MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy for 1L treatment of MSI-H/dMMR unresectable mCRC pts (≥12yrs.) based on P-III (CheckMate-8HW) study assessing Opdivo + Yervoy vs Opdivo alone or CT in 839 pts (Approved before PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025) Regimen vs Opdivo monotx. showed 38% PFS (mPFS: not reached (NR) vs 39.3mos) in…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 9, 2025

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BMS’ Opdivo Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion as a Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Opdivo + Pt-based CT as neoadj. followed by Opdivo alone as adj. treatment of adults with resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence & PD-L1 expression ≥1%. If approved, EC’s decision would be valid in all 30 EEA states The P-III (CheckMate-77T) study assessed neoadj. Opdivo + CT, followed by surgery…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 31, 2025

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The EC Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Shots: The EC has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adult pts in 30 EEA states; sBLA under the US FDA’s priority review (PDUFA: Apr 21, 2025) Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg,…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 10, 2025

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BMS Reports P-III (CheckMate-816) Trial Data of Opdivo as a Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

Shots: BMS has reported final data from P-III (CheckMate-816) trial of neoadj. Opdivo + Pt-doublet CT to treat adults with operable NSCLC (tumors ≥4cm or node positive) The P-III (CheckMate-816) trial evaluates Opdivo (360mg, Q3W for 3 cycles) + CT vs CT alone in 358 pts with resectable stage IB to IIIA NSCLC regardless…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 19, 2025

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in December 2024

Shots: PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of December 2024 The US FDA has approved a total of 10 new drugs including 4 new molecular entities and 6 biologics leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the healthcare industry The major highlighted drug was BMS’ Opdivo Qvantig…

ByDipanshu DixitJanuary 14, 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…

ByDipanshu DixitNovember 19, 2024

Top 20 Oncology Companies of 2025

BMS’ Opdivo Receives the EC’s Approval as a Perioperative Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

Henlius and Sandoz Enter a Global Collaboration Agreement to Commercialize HLX13 (Biosimilar, Yervoy)

The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

BMS Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a 1L Treatment of MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

BMS’ Opdivo Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion as a Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

The EC Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

BMS Reports P-III (CheckMate-816) Trial Data of Opdivo as a Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

The US FDA New Drug Approvals in December 2024

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

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