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Celltrion

Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) Receives the Health Canada’s Approval to Treat Various Chronic Inflammatory Conditions 

Shots:  Health Canada has approved Steqeyma injection & Steqeyma I.V. (injection, solution for IV infusion), biosimilar versions of Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat adults with moderate to severe active Crohn’s disease & plaque PsO as well as active psoriatic arthritis  Approval was supported by the P-III trial of Steqeyma vs Stelara, with the 1EP as rate…

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Formycon and Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi and Formycon Report the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of FYB202 (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:    The CHMP has granted a positive opinion to Fresenius & Formycon’s FYB202, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), with the decision anticipated during Q4’24  The opinion was supported by non-clinical & clinical studies plus manufacturing data, depicting similar effectiveness, safety & PK profile of FYB202 vs Stelara among moderate to severe psoriasis vulgaris (plaque psoriasis)…

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STADA and Alvotech Introduces Uzpruvo (Biosimilar, Stelara) Across the EU

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…

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Samsung Bioepis

Samsung Bioepis Receives EC’s Marketing Authorization for Pyzchiva (Biosimilar, Stelara) to treat Autoimmune disorders

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…

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STADA and Alvotech’s Uzpruvo (Biosimilar, Stelara) Obtains EC’s Approval for Immune-Mediated Diseases

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…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of December 2023

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of December 2023

Shots:  Stay up to date with PharmaShots Biosimilars Report, a monthly digest designed to keep you familiarized with the recent developments in biologics  Biosimilars are cost-effective alternatives to branded drugs but are very much alike when it comes to safety and efficacy  Check out the developments in the Biosimilars with PharmaShots’ illuminating report. PharmaShots has…

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