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Belite Bio Submits NDA to Japan’s MHLW for Tinlarebant in Stargardt Disease Type 1

Shots: Belite Bio submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to Japan’s MHLW for once-daily oral tinlarebant (LBS-008) for the treatment of Stargardt disease type 1 (STGD1) The NDA was submitted under Japan’s Sakigake Designation System, following tinlarebant’s designation as a Sakigake pharmaceutical product; if approved, it could become the first approved treatment for STGD1 and…
September 8, 2026

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Lupin and Tenpoint Therapeutics Partner to Commercialize YUVEZZI in Key European Markets for Presbyopia

Shots: Lupin, through its wholly owned subsidiary VISUfarma B.V., entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Visus Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tenpoint Therapeutics, to commercialize YUVEZZI (carbachol and brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution) 2.75%/0.1% for presbyopia in the European Union, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, and Iceland Under the agreement, VISUfarma will hold exclusive rights…
August 20, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in July 2026 

Shots:  The US FDA approved six notable therapies in July 2026 across nephrology, oncology, cardiometabolic disease, ophthalmology, and neuropsychiatry, highlighting continued progress in specialty and chronic disease treatment.   Key approvals included Trutakna (atacicept) for IgA nephropathy, Revtorpyk (gedatolisib) for HR+/HER2- breast cancer, Lipfendra (enlicitide) for hypercholesterolemia, Jideytro (zidesamtinib) for ROS1-positive NSCLC, Lytenava (bevacizumab-vikg) for wet AMD, and Simtriyo (centanafadine) for ADHD, expanding treatment options across diverse patient…
August 11, 2026

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Alfasigma to Acquire Nordic Pharma, Expanding Rheumatology and Global Reach

Shots: Alfasigma has entered into an agreement with SEVER Life Sciences to acquire 100% of Nordic Pharma & its subsidiaries, adding the Nordimet methotrexate franchise to Alfasigma’s rheumatology portfolio alongside Jyseleca Deal will expand Alfasigma’s commercial footprint through Nordic Pharma’s direct operations across 18 EU countries, while adding platforms in Canada & Japan. The portfolio…
August 11, 2026

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Mabwell Reports ASEAN Partnerships for Its Aflibercept Biosimilar (Biosimilar, Eylea) 

 Shots:  Mabwell has signed licensing and commercialization agreements with local partners in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia for its aflibercept biosimilar, a biosimilar version of Eylea  As per the deal, Mabwell and its partners jointly advance the product’s registration and commercialization in these markets  Aflibercept is a VEGF inhibitor approved for the treatment of Neovascular (wet) age-related macular…
August 11, 2026

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Oculis to Acquire Full Global Rights to Privosegtor from Accure Therapeutics

Shots: Oculis will acquire Accure’s worldwide development & commercial rights to Privosegtor (ACT-01), terminating its existing license & giving Oculis greater control and economic upside as the neuro-ophthalmology asset advances Deal also incl. ACT-02, a preclinical neurology candidate. Total consideration incl. $3.8M upfront cash & ~2.05M Oculis shares, incl. milestone-linked shares. Closing is expected by…
August 10, 2026

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Samsung Bioepis Launches Opuviz 40 mg/mL PFS (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU 

 Shots:  Samsung Bioepis has reported the commercial launch of Opuviz 40 mg/mL solution (PFS), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept) across the EU  Opuviz (aflibercept) is a VEGF inhibitor that blocks abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye. Samsung Bioepis launched the 40 mg/mL vial in May’26. The PFS formulation received a positive CHMP opinion in Nov’25 for the same indications  Opuviz 40…
August 10, 2026

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Key Biosimilars Events of July 2026 

Shots:  July 2026 witnessed strong momentum across the biosimilars landscape with major regulatory approvals, including Ennumo (US FDA), Garzulys (US FDA), Yesintek Autoinjector (Health Canada), and FDA/EMA acceptance of PB016, alongside commercial launches of Byooviz, Osvyrti, and Jubereq, expanding treatment options across oncology, ophthalmology, immunology, osteoporosis, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases.   Strategic collaborations and licensing agreements between Orion Pharma–Shilpa Biologicals, Polpharma–Teva, Samsung Bioepis–Teva, Formycon–OneSource Specialty Pharma, and Organon–Samsung Bioepis strengthened…
August 4, 2026

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Outlook Therapeutics Reports the US FDA Approval of Lytenava for Wet AMD 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Outlook’s Lytenava (Bevacizumab-vikg) for wet AMD    Bevacizumab-vikg (bevacizumab gamma in the EU and UK) is a recombinant humanized IgG1 MAb targeting VEGF  Additionally, the approval is expected to provide LYTENAVA with 12 years of Reference Product Exclusivity under the BPCIA  Ref:  Outlook Therapeutics |  Image: Outlook Therapeutics |  Press Release PharmaShots, your go-to media platform for customized news ranging across multiple indications.…
July 24, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in June 2026 

Shots:  The US FDA approved three notable therapies in June 2026, spanning diagnostic imaging, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology, highlighting continued progress in precision diagnostics, antimicrobial innovation, and rare disease treatment.  Key approvals included Ambelvist (enhanced MRI detection of lesions), Utebzi (complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis), and Lumvoa (thyroid eye disease), expanding treatment and diagnostic options for patients with diverse clinical…
July 14, 2026

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