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Enhancing Accessibility to Medicine: Joshua Salsi from Biocon Biologics in Conversation with PharmaShots 

Shots:  Biocon Biologics’ Yesintek, biosimilar to Stelara, has secured broad market access through inclusion in the formularies of all major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)  Yesintek offers strong financial support and a smooth transition process, positioning it as a preferred option for patients needing ustekinumab therapy  Joshua Salsi, Head of North America Commercial at Biocon Biologics,…

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Top 20 immunology companies of 2025

Top 20 Immunology Companies of 2025

Shots:  Immunology continues to be a key focus area, with biopharmaceutical companies rigorously advancing innovative therapies including drugs, vaccines, and antibodies to address evolving patient needs and improve disease outcomes  In 2024, the global immunology market size was valued at $109.4B and expected to reach $254.23B by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024…

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Bio-Thera New

Bio-Thera Solutions Secures the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Usymro (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Usymro (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product Opinion was based on comprehensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. extensive analytical characterization, P-I trial in healthy subjects & P-III trial in mod. to sev. plaque PsO pts, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK &…

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Samsung Bioepis ans NIPRO

Samsung Bioepis Collaborates with NIPRO to Commercialize Biosimilar Candidates in Japan 

Shots: Samsung Bioepis & NIPRO have entered into a license, development & commercialization agreement for various biosimilar candidates, incl. SB17, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) in Japan As per the deal, NIPRO will be responsible for commercialization of the biosimilar candidates in Japan, with Samsung Bioepis handling development, manufacturing & supply activities Ustekinumab is…

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Bio-Thera & Hikma

Bio-Thera Solutions and Hikma Pharmaceuticals Receive the US FDA’s Approval for Starjemza (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Starjemza (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product Approval was based on comprehensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. extensive analytical characterization, P-I trial in healthy subjects & P-III trial in mod. to sev. plaque PsO pts, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK…

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Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi’s Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Otulfi, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat mod. to sev. active Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque PsO as well as active PsA, available in the US since March 2025 FDA approval was granted in Sep 2024 on the basis of analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data,…

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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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Top 20 Biopharma 2025

Top 20 Biopharma Companies of 2025 

Shots:  Driven by innovation and a steadfast commitment to advancing cutting-edge therapies, the biopharma industry experienced robust growth in 2024, marked by significant revenue milestones  With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.87%, the global biopharma market is expected to reach $1.41 trillion by 2032. In 2024, Pfizer led the industry with total…

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