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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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Natalie spoke about the study design and key findings from the P-III study evaluating Stelara for the treatment of pediatric patients with active psoriatic arthritis
She also spoke about the patient support program that is executed by Janssen to support patients to get Stelara
The interview gives an understanding of how Janssen is advancing…
Active Ingredients: Ustekinumab
Strength: 45 mg/0.5 mL or 90 mg/mL (SC), 130 mg/26 mL (IV)
Dosage Form: Injection
Mechanism of Action: Interleukin 12 & 23 inhibitor
First Approval: US (25 Sep, 2009), EU (16 Jan, 2009)
Revenue1
Stelara is the leading blockbuster drug of Johnson & Johnson. Stelara contributed 9.7% of the Company's total revenues for 2021. Stelara up took…

