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Sandoz has launched Pyzchiva autoinjectors, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) in EU to treat pts (≥6yrs.; ≥60kg) with plaque PsO, PsA, Crohn’s disease & pediatric plaque PsO; commercially available in Spain, with further expansion to continue
In Sep 2023, Sandoz & Samsung Bioepis entered into a development & commercialization agreement, granting Sandoz rights to…
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Sandoz has launched Pyzchiva, a biosimilar version of Stelara in the US to treat mod. to sev. plaque PsO & active PsA in adults as well as pediatric pts, plus mod. to sev. active crohn’s disease & UC in adults; expected to offer interchangeability by H1'25
Launch follows Samsung’s settlement & license deal…
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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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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
During April, Samsung Bioepis and Sandoz received the EC’s Marketing Authorization approval for Pyzchiva.…
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The EC has granted marketing authorization for Pyzchiva (Biosimilar, Stelara) to treat autoimmune disorders in gastroenterology, dermatology, and rheumatology
The approval was based on P-I & P-III studies of Pyzchiva vs Stelara. P-I trial assessing the PK, safety, tolerability & immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, and P-III trial assessing the efficacy, safety & PK profile…

