The US FDA Approves Additional Presentation of Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Steqeyma (45mg/0.5mL, SC, single-dose vial), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for the treatment of pts (6-17yrs.; ≤60kg) with plaque PsO or PsA Approval was supported by extensive clinical data, incl. P-III trial of Steqeyma vs Stelara for mod. to sev. plaque PsO, with 1EP as rate of change…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 16, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Arcutis Biotherapeutics’ Zoryve Topical Foam for Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: FDA has approved sNDA of Zoryve (0.3% roflumilast) for pts (≥12yrs.) with plaque PsO of scalp & body based on P-III (ARRECTOR) & P-II (Trial 204) trials assessing it vs vehicle in 736 pts for 8wks. ARRECTOR met its co-1EPs, with 66.4% vs 27.8% pts achieving Scalp-IGA success & 45.5% vs 20.1% pts attaining…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 23, 2025

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Fresenius Kabi’s Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Otulfi, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat mod. to sev. active Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque PsO as well as active PsA, available in the US since March 2025 FDA approval was granted in Sep 2024 on the basis of analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data,…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 20, 2025

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China’s NMPA Approves Akeso’s Ebdarokimab (IL-12/IL-23 Dual-Targeted mAb) for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: Akeso’s ebdarokimab has received NMPA approval for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adult Clinical study showed strong efficacy and safety of ebdarokimab (135mg) two doses at weeks 0 and 4, with a PASI 75 response rate of 79.4% at 16wks. and ebdarokimab Q12W 77.9% at 52wks. along with significant improvements in patients'…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 18, 2025

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China’s NMPA Accepts NDA for Akeso’s Gumokimab to Treat Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Shots: China’s NMPA has accepted an NDA for gumokimab (AK111) to treat mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis based on the P-III (AK111-301) trial & 3 supportive studies, showing rapid improvement in 2wks. Data showed short-term efficacy, with a PASI 75 response rate approaching 96% & an sPGA 0/1 response nearing 90%. PASI 90 hit ~80%, &…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 27, 2025

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Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

Shots: Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients A major highlight was the US FDA’s approval of Biocon Biologics’ Yesintek…

ByDipanshu DixitJanuary 7, 2025

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Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

Shots: Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency   Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients   A major highlight was the US FDA’s approval of Biocon Biologics’ Yesintek…

ByDipanshu DixitJanuary 7, 2025

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Bio-Thera Solutions and Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Join Forces to Commercialize BAT2206 (Biosimilar, Stelara) in Saudi Arabia

Shots: Bio-Thera Solutions has collaborated with Tabuk Pharmaceuticals to commercialize BAT2206, biosimilar of Stelara (Ustekinumab) in Saudi Arabia The alliance will utilize Tabuk's local footprint, sales & marketing abilities, with Tabuk handling marketing, registration, manufacturing & promotion of BAT2206. Bio-Thera will manage development & supply from its Guangzhou manufacturing facilities BAT2206, a proposed biosimilar to…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 24, 2024

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Dong-A ST Receives EC Approval for Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: Dong-A ST received EC approval for Imuldosa (DMB-3115), a biosimilar of Janssen's Stelara (Ustekinumab), following CHMP’s positive opinion & FDA's approval Imuldosa, initially developed by Dong-A Socio Holdings & Meiji Seika Pharma, & was transferred to Dong-A ST in 2020 for global development and commercialization. In 2021, it was out-licensed to Intas Pharmaceuticals for…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 19, 2024

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The US FDA Grants Approval to Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: Celltrion has receive the US FDA’s approval for Steqeyma, biosimilar version of J&J’s Stelara (ustekinumab), to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, & ulcerative colitis The approval was supported by P-III study in mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis with 1EP as change in the PASI for skin symptoms, showing therapeutic equivalence b/w Steqeyma…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 17, 2024

The US FDA Approves Additional Presentation of Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara)

The US FDA Approves Arcutis Biotherapeutics’ Zoryve Topical Foam for Plaque Psoriasis

Fresenius Kabi’s Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

China’s NMPA Approves Akeso’s Ebdarokimab (IL-12/IL-23 Dual-Targeted mAb) for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

China’s NMPA Accepts NDA for Akeso’s Gumokimab to Treat Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

Bio-Thera Solutions and Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Join Forces to Commercialize BAT2206 (Biosimilar, Stelara) in Saudi Arabia

Dong-A ST Receives EC Approval for Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara)

The US FDA Grants Approval to Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara)

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