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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…
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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…
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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
The major highlights were the US FDA’s approval of Dong-A ST’s Imuldosa…
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Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by joint pain, stiffness and swelling
In this reprise of our Disease of the Month report, we present an enlightening description of Psoriatic arthritis with a thorough study of epidemiology, market size, disease management, potential medicines, patient advocacy groups, and the key players involved
For a…
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Bio-Thera has entered into an exclusive commercialization and licensing agreement with Gedeon Richter for BAT2206, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)
Bio-Thera will handle development, manufacturing & supply of BAT2206 while Richter will have exclusive commercialization rights across the EU, UK, Switzerland & selected regions. Bio-Thera has already submitted regulatory filing with the EMA…
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Xbrane Biopharma will reclaim full rights of BIIB801 from Biogen after the termination of their commercialization and license agreement. BIIB801 is a biosimilar version of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol), under non-clinical development
The agreement was signed b/w Xbrane & Biogen in Feb 2022, under which Xbrane received a non-refundable $8M upfront. It has been terminated…
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The US FDA has approved Pyzchiva, a biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab), for treating moderate to severe plaque PsO patients eligible for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active PsA, moderate to severe active CD & moderate to severe active UC
Approval was based on studies of Pyzchiva vs Stelara incl. P-I, showing similarity in PK, safety, tolerability…
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The US FDA has approved Pyzchiva, a biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab), for treating moderate to severe plaque PsO patients eligible for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active PsA, moderate to severe active CD & moderate to severe active UC
Approval was based on studies of Pyzchiva vs Stelara incl. P-I, showing similarity in PK, safety, tolerability…
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In continuation of our previous series on the Top-Performing Drug of the month, based on 2021 revenue, this month we have selected Cosentyx and prepared a curated analysis report for our readers
Cosentyx is indicated for the treatment of psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. It is a human IgG1κ mAb which targets interleukin (IL)-17A
PharmaShots presents a…
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In continuation of our previous series on the top-performing drug of the month, based on 2021 revenue, this month we have covered Enbrel as the top-performing drug of the month
Enbrel is a biologic drug classified as a TNF inhibitor used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and other autoimmune diseases
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