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Alvotech and Advanz Pharma’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the EC Approval to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: The EC has approved Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (with methotrexate), PsA (± methotrexate), ankylosing spondylitis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis (with methotrexate) across 30 EEA states Approval was based on extensive data, incl.…

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Alvotech & Advanz Pharma’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the MHRA’s Approval to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, PsA, axial spondylarthritis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis, following CHMP’s positive opinion Additionally, Alvotech is responsible for the development & commercial supply of Gobivaz, while…

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Johnson & Johnson’s Tremfya (Guselkumab) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Pediatric Plaque Psoriasis and Active Psoriatic Arthritis

Shots: FDA has approved Tremfya (SC; Wk. 0, 4 & then Q8W) for children (≥6yrs.; ≥40kg) with mod. to sev. plaque PsO, who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy, or active PsA; an FDA application was also filed to add joint damage inhibition in active PsA adults to Tremfya’s label Plaque PsO approval was based…

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Alvotech’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, PsA, ankylosing spondylitis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis across 30 EEA states In trials, Gobivaz demonstrated comparable efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity to Simponi in pts…

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Polpharma Biologics Enters into Licensing Deals with MS Pharma for Multiple Biosimilar Candidates

Shots: Polpharma has entered into licensing deals with MS Pharma to commercialize PB016 (vedolizumab), PB018 (ocrelizumab), & PB019 (guselkumab) biosimilars across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region As per the deal, MS Pharma will be responsible for registration, marketing, & distribution of the 3 biosimilars in MENA, while Polpharma will handle development, manufacturing,…

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Fresenius Kabi

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,…

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Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

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…

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Key Biosimilars Events of December 2024

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…

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