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Biocon Biologics Receives Health Canada Approval for Yesintek & Yesintek IV (Biosimilar, Stelara)  

Shots:  Biocon Biologics has received Health Canada’s NOC for Yesintek & Yesintek IV, biosimilars to Stelara, with approval on Oct 17 and commercial availability expected in mid-October  Approval was supported by data showing YESINTEK is highly similar to Stelara with no meaningful differences in efficacy, safety, or immunogenicity. It will be offered via the My…

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Top 20 Monoclonal Antibodies of 2025 

Shots:  Redefining treatment paradigms, monoclonal antibody therapies utilize advanced mechanisms of action to provide care across multiple therapeutic areas  As of 2024, the global monoclonal antibody therapy market was valued at $252.6B and is projected to reach $497.5B by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 14.5%. Keytruda leads the market with $29.48B in revenue, followed…

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Accord BioPharma launches Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara) PFS at the lowest WAC  

Shots:  Accord BioPharma, a division of Intas Pharmaceuticals, has launched Imuldosa (ustekinumab-srlf), a biosimilar to Stelara  The launch includes a $0 co-pay program for eligible pts with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis  Through an exclusive deal with Bio-Thera Solutions, Accord plans to introduce BAT2506, a biosimilar to Simponi, to the U.S.…

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CivicaScript is set to distribute Ustekinumab-aauz  (Biosimilar, Stelara) for Chronic Inflammatory Conditions 

Shots:  CivicaScript announced plans to distribute the biosimilar ustekinumab-aauz for CICs incl. plaque PsO, PsA, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis, with its launch anticipated on Jan 01, 2026  Ustekinumab-aauz targets IL-12 & 23, helping regulate immune and inflammatory responses. Produced by Fresenius Kabi, it will be exclusively distributed by CivicaScript in the US and is interchangeable with…

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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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