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Pfizer, Merck and Astellas Report P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Findings on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: The P-III (KEYNOTE-B15/EV-304) trial assessed Keytruda + Padcev (IV), followed by surgery & then Keytruda + Padcev vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC pts Trial showed 47% reduction in the risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death, with an estimated 79.4% pts event-free at 2yrs. vs 66.2% with SoC, plus the combination…
March 2, 2026

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Formycon and Zydus Lifescience Report Successful Clinical Development of FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) 

Shots:  Formycon & Zydus Lifescience has reported that the pivotal Dahlia PK study of FYB206, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), has met its 1EP   The multicenter PK study showed bioequivalence of FYB206 (pembrolizumab) to Keytruda   Zydus Lifesciences has exclusively in-licensed FYB206, a proposed biosimilar to Keytruda (pembrolizumab), from Formycon for the US and Canada   Ref: Zydus Lifesciences | Image: Zydus Lifesciences and Formycon | Press Release  Related…
February 25, 2026

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Bio-Thera Partners with Avalon Pharma to Commercialize BAT3306 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in Saudi Arabia and MENA 

Shots:  Bio-Thera and Avalon Pharma have signed commercialization and licensing agreements for BAT3306, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (Pembrolizumab)  As per the deal, Bio-Thera will oversee development, manufacturing, and supply of BAT3306, while Avalon Pharma will handle regulatory approvals and commercialization across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region  BAT3306 is a humanized monoclonal antibody and immune checkpoint inhibitor…
February 3, 2026

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Merck Reports P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Finding on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: The P-III (KEYNOTE-B15/EV-304) trial assessed 4 cycles of Keytruda (IV) + Padcev (IV), followed by surgery & then Keytruda (IV, 13 cycles) plus Padcev (IV, 5 cycles) vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC pts (n=808) Trial showed that perioperative combination of Keytruda + Padcev significantly improved EFS, OS & pCR rates vs…
December 18, 2025

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Formycon Partners with Zydus to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in the US and Canada

Shots: Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with Zydus Lifesciences Global FZE, UAE (Zydus' subsidiary) to commercialize Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the US & Canada As per the deal, Formycon will be responsible for development, registration, manufacturing & supply of the product, while Zydus Lifesciences…
December 10, 2025

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Formycon Partners with MS Pharma to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in the MENA Region

Shots: Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with MS Pharma for the commercialization of Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the MENA region As per the deal, Formycon will receive an upfront payment, potential development & regulatory milestones, & a significant share of regional gross profits, though…
December 4, 2025

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Merck’s Keytruda SC Receives the EC Approval for Subcutaneous Use Across 33 Solid Tumor Indications for Keytruda

Shots: The EC has approved Keytruda SC (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for SC dosing in adults across all 33 Keytruda indications in all 30 EEA states, with availability subject to multiple factors, incl. national reimbursement processes Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda SC (790mg/9600 units, Q6W; n=251) vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W;…
November 20, 2025

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Merck Receives EC’s Approval for Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LA-HNSCC)

Shots: The EC has approved neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC tumors expressing PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) across all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (15…
October 30, 2025

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Merck’s Keytruda Qlex Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Subcutaneous Use Across 38 Solid Tumor Indications for Keytruda

Shots: The US FDA has approved Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for subcutaneous dosing in adults across 38 approved indications of Keytruda, with US availability expected by late Sep 2025 Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda Qlex (790mg/9600 units, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT…
September 22, 2025

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Merck Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LA-HNSCC)

Shots: Health Canada has approved neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC tumors expressing PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) Approval was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (15 cycles) + SoC RT ±…
August 14, 2025

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