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The US FDA has accepted 351 (k) BLA for DRL_AB (IV), a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Orencia (abatacept)
Upon approval, DRL_AB will be indicated for adults with mod. to sev. active rheumatoid arthritis, adults with active psoriatic arthritis, & pts (≥6yrs.) with mod. to sev. active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
BLA was supported by extensive…
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Adaptive has entered into 2 non-exclusive agreements with Pfizer, combining its T-cell receptor (TCR) discovery & immune receptor antigen-mapping platform to support Pfizer’s research across autoimmune & other disease areas
As per the target discovery deal, Adaptive will identify disease-specific TCR targets in rheumatoid arthritis from Pfizer clinical samples, while Pfizer will lead development…
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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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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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EVOQ Therapeutics has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Sanofi to advance EVOQ’s NanoDisc tech in immunology
As per the deal, both companies will jointly lead research activities, with Sanofi responsible for global development & commercialization efforts. In exchange, EVOQ will receive over $500M, incl. upfront, preclinical, development & sales milestones, with tiered…
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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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The US FDA has approved the SetPoint System to treat adults with mod. to sev. rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are inadequately managed by or intolerant to existing advanced therapies, incl. biologics & targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Approval was based on RESET-RA study evaluating SetPoint System vs sham device in 242 pts, which…
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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 submission was based on the results from the P-III clinical trials evaluating the equivalence & similarity of CT-P47 vs Actemra (tocilizumab) in patients (n=471) with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Moreover, based on these results the company also expects to accelerate its marketing authorization application across Canada & other countries. The company expects to receive…
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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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