Shots: Generic medicines play a pivotal role in offering cost-effective alternatives to high-priced pharmaceuticals. They often serve as a critical lifeline in developing and underdeveloped nations, helping to address both chronic and infectious diseases. In 2024, the global generics market was valued at $445.62B, with projections to reach approximately $468.08B in 2025 and ~$728.64B by…
Shots:The CHMP has recommended AVT03, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disordersSTADA & Dr. Reddy’s have semi-exclusive commercial rights to AVT03 in the EU, incl. Switzerland & the UK, leading to STADA marketing it as Kefdensis (Prolia; 60mg/mL PFS) & Zvogra (Xgeva; 70mg/mL single-use…
Shots: The CHMP has recommended Kefdensis and Zvogra, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders Kefdensis (biosimilar to Prolia) received CHMP approval for treating osteoporosis in high-risk postmenopausal women and men with an increased risk of fractures. Zvogra (biosimilar to Xgeva) received CHMP approval for preventing skeletal events…
Shots:Bio-Thera & STADA have expanded their partnership to BAT1806, a biosimilar version of Roche’s RoActemra (tocilizumab), whose 20mg/ml vial formulation received EMA’s approval in Jun 2024 for several arthritic conditionsAs per the deal, STADA will obtain exclusive rights to commercialize BAT1806 in the EU, UK, Switzerland & select other countries under its own marketing…
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: Alvotech & STADA expand their strategic collaboration covering AVT03, biosimilar of Prolia/Xgeva (denosumab), to treat osteoporosis & cancer-related bone loss, respectively As per the agreement, AVT03 will be developed & manufactured by Alvotech at its state-of-the-art facility while STADA becomes marketing authorization holder with semi-exclusive commercial rights across the EU, incl. Switzerland & the…
Shots: Bio-Thera and STADA have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) Under the collaboration, Bio-Thera is entitled to receive a $10M upfront and an additional $147.5M development and commercial milestones upon certain conditions fulfilment Furthermore, Bio-Thera will handle the development, manufacturing and supply activities of…
Shots: Xbrane & STADA have signed an exclusive license agreement with Valorum Biologics to commercialize Xlucane, biosimilar of ranibizumab, across the US As per the agreement, both companies will complete the regulatory approval process; Xbrane to handle commercial manufacturing & supply. Post approval, Valorum will take care of sales, marketing & other commercial activities of…
Shots : Followed by the CHMP’s positive opinion in Nov 2023 for Crohn’s disease, psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, the EC has approved Uzpruvo across the EU and Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway The approval was based on the analytical & clinical results, data from the study (AVT04-GL-301) comparing the safety and efficacy of AVT04 vs Stelara…
Shots:Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potencyBiosimilars 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 the patientsDuring the month of June, Samsung Bioepis presented results of SB12…

