Shots:Alumis & Kaken have partnered to develop, manufacture, & market ESK-001 for dermatology in Japan, with an option to expand into rheumatology & GI diseasesAs per the deal, Kaken will handle development, approval & marketing of ESK-001 in Japan in exchange for $40M upfront & near-term co-development costs, with ~$140M in milestones & field…
Shots: The company has introduced Uzpruvo, biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab) across the EU to treat gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications. Uzpruvo is available in a pre-filled syringes with a thinner needle & is latex-free to avoid allergic reactions Further EU launches are expected in the upcoming mos., pending national price approvals through a fully European supply…
Shots: 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…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Alyssa Johnsen, MD, Ph.D., Vice President, Rheumatology and Maternal-Fetal Health Disease Area Leader at Janssen Research & Development shares her views on the P-III DISCOVER-1 & 2 Studies of Tremfya (guselkumab) for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis in ACR 2021 and published in Arthritis & RheumatologyShots:The P-III DISCOVER-1 & 2 trials evaluate Tremfya (SC) vs PBO in 381 & 739…

