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Alvotech & Advanz Pharma’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the MHRA’s Approval to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: 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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Bio-Thera Collaborates with Intas Pharmaceuticals for the Commercialization of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) Across Canada

Shots: Bio-Thera Solutions has entered into an exclusive commercialization & license agreement with Intas Pharmaceuticals for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), for Canada The agreement expands their Feb 2025 deal, under which Intas holds US commercialization rights for BAT2506, while Bio-Thera handles its development & manufacturing BAT2506 is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody that targets…

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Alvotech’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots: 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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Alvotech Reports Marketing Approval of Three New Biosimilars Across Japan 

Shots:  Alvotech has reported that its partner Fuji Pharma has received Japanese approval for three biosimilars: AVT03 (Biosimilar, Ranmark), AVT05 (Biosimilar, Simponi), and AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea)   In Japan, AVT03 (denosumab-biosimilar to Ranmark/Xgeva) was approved for bone lesions from multiple myeloma or solid tumor metastases; AVT05 (golimumab biosimilar to Simponi) for rheumatoid arthritis Pts. who are…

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Teva and Alvotech

Teva and Alvotech’s Selarsdi (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Selarsdi, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications incl. treatment of adult & pediatric PsA & plaque PsO as well as Crohn’s disease, & ulcerative colitis, effective as of Apr 30, 2025 Selarsdi is an anti-IL-12/IL-23 mAb, with 4 approved presentations: 45mg/0.5mL & 90mg/mL…

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Bio-Thera & Intas

Bio-Thera Collaborates with Intas Pharmaceuticals for the Commercialization of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) Across the US

Shots: Bio-Thera and Intas Pharmaceuticals have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) in the US As per the agreement, Bio-Thera is entitled to receive $21M upfront and an additional $143.5M in development and commercial milestones BAT2506 is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting TNF-alpha,…

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