Biocon Launches Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the US

Shots: Biocon has reported the commercial launch of Yesafili, a biosimilar version of Eylea 2mg (aflibercept), in the US, which was previously approved & granted interchangeable designation In the P-III (INSIGHT) study in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Yesafili showed no clinically meaningful differences from Eylea in PK, safety, efficacy, or immunogenicity Yesafili is a VEGF inhibitor…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 4, 2026

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Novartis Reports the US FDA Approval of Pluvicto for mHSPC

Shots: The US FDA has approved Pluvicto (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) for pts with PSMA+ metastatic androgen pathway modulation-naive/sensitive (mAPMN/S) prostate cancer Approval was based on the P-III (PSMAddition) trial, which showed Pluvicto + ARPI & ADT reduced the risk of progression or death by 28% vs SoC…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 3, 2026

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Nippon Shinyaku Exercises US Option for AB2 Bio’s Tadekinig Alfa

Shots: Nippon has exercised its exclusive US commercialization option for tadekinig alfa in Primary Monogenic IL-18-Driven Hyperinflammatory Syndrome with NLRC4 & XIAP mutations, with AB2 Bio retaining US rights to all other indications & all rights outside the US AB2 Bio received a $6M option fee in 2025 & will now receive a $30M option…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 30, 2026

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Incyte Reports EC Approval of Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) Cream for Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: The EC has approved Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream for the treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis in adults for whom topical corticosteroids (TCSs) & topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) are inadequate or inappropriate Approval was based on the P-IIIb (TRuE-AD4) study assessing Opzelura vs vehicle in 241 adults with moderate AD, which met its co-1EPs of EASI75…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 29, 2026

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AbbVie Secures EC Approval for Rinvoq to Treat Non-Segmental Vitiligo

Shots: The EC has approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib; 15mg, QD) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with non-segmental vitiligo (NSV) who are candidates for systemic therapy Approval was backed by the Viti-Up clinical program (M19-044; n=614), incl. 2 replicate trials assessing Rinvoq, where in Period A, pts were randomized to either Rinvoq or PBO for 48wks. &…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 29, 2026

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Hansoh Pharma Reports P-III (ARTEMIS-011) Trial Data on Ris-Rez for Osteosarcoma

Shots: Hansoh has reported P-III (ARTEMIS-011) trial data assessing risvutatug rezetecan (HS-20093), a B7-H3–directed ADC, vs CT in pts with osteosarcoma who had progressed or relapsed after receiving ≥2 prior lines of systemic therapy Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS as assessed by the IRC, with consistent benefits observed across 2EPs, incl. OS & investigator-assessed…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 28, 2026

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InnoCare Reports P-III Trial Findings on Fadeucravacitinib in Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: InnoCare has reported a P-III trial assessing the efficacy, safety & tolerability of fadeucravacitinib (ICP-488) vs PBO in pts with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis Trial met its 1EP with statistically significant & clinically meaningful improvement, while also achieving multiple 2EPs, demonstrating consistent efficacy across measures; data to be presented & published in the future Fadeucravacitinib…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 28, 2026

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AstraZeneca Reports the P-III Data on Sone-Ve for CLDN18.2-Positive Advanced G/GEJ Cancers

Shots: AZ reported P-III (CLARITY-Gastric01) data evaluating Sonesitatug vedotin (Sone-Ve; 2.2 or 1.8mg/kg, Q3W) vs investigator’s choice in 2L & later-line therapy for advanced or metastatic gastric, GEJ, or EAC with CLDN18.2 expression in ≥25% of tumour cells by IHC at any intensity Stage 2 continued with 2.2mg/kg as the recommended dose, with the trial…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 27, 2026

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Roche Reports CHMP Positive Opinion for Susvimo to Treat nAMD

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Susvimo (100mg/mL) for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) The opinion was based on the 3 studies, P-III (Archway), P-II (LADDER) & open-label LTE study (Portal), where Archway showed Susvimo (refilled in Q6M) maintained vision improvements equivalent to Lucentis (QM, IVT), with Portal showing maintenance of vision up…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 27, 2026

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NewAmsterdam and Menarini Report the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ubeslo and Evlarco for Primary Hypercholesterolemia

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Ubeslo (obicetrapib 10mg) & Evlarco (10mg obicetrapib + 10mg ezetimibe FDC) for pts with primary hypercholesterolemia, both HeFH & non-familial or mixed dyslipidemia; EC decision expected in H2’26 & will be valid across 30 EEA states Opinion was supported by extensive clinical data assessing obicetrapib, incl. the P-III (BROADWAY, BROOKLYN…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 27, 2026

Biocon Launches Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the US

Novartis Reports the US FDA Approval of Pluvicto for mHSPC

Nippon Shinyaku Exercises US Option for AB2 Bio’s Tadekinig Alfa

Incyte Reports EC Approval of Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) Cream for Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

AbbVie Secures EC Approval for Rinvoq to Treat Non-Segmental Vitiligo

Hansoh Pharma Reports P-III (ARTEMIS-011) Trial Data on Ris-Rez for Osteosarcoma

InnoCare Reports P-III Trial Findings on Fadeucravacitinib in Plaque Psoriasis

AstraZeneca Reports the P-III Data on Sone-Ve for CLDN18.2-Positive Advanced G/GEJ Cancers

Roche Reports CHMP Positive Opinion for Susvimo to Treat nAMD

NewAmsterdam and Menarini Report the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ubeslo and Evlarco for Primary Hypercholesterolemia

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