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Samsung Bioepis has received Japanese marketing approval for Ustekinumab BS 45mg syringes, a biosimilar of Stelara, under its partnership with NIPRO Corporation
Ustekinumab, a human IgG1κ antibody targeting IL-12/IL-23, is approved in Japan as ‘NIPRO’ for plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with NHI listing expected in May 2026
It is also approved in Australia, Brazil, Canada,…
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PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA
The September 2025 report covers designations granted to 33 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 12 small molecules, 6 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices among others …
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Takeda & Innovent Biologics have entered into a global Partnership (Excluding Greater China) to develop & Commercialize IBI363 & IBI343; Takeda also Gains exclusive Option to license global rights for IBI3001 outside of Greater China
As per the deal, Takeda will pay Innovent $1.2B upfront, including a $100M equity investment, funded from cash on…
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The CHMP has recommended Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) for adults with ITP unresponsive to other treatments, with a final decision expected soon; under regulatory review for ITP in China
Opinion was based on the P-III (LUNA 3) trial assessing Wayrilz (400mg, BID, PO) vs PBO during a 12–24-wk, followed by 28 wks, and then a four-week…
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The CHMP has recommended Brinsupri (Brensocatib) for treating NCFB pts (≥12yrs.) with two or more exacerbations in the prior 12 mos.
Opinion was based on P-III (ASPEN) trial (n=1721) & P-II (WILLOW) trial (n=256) assessing Brinsupri (10 or 25mg, PO) vs PBO in NCFB pts for 52 & 24wks., respectively, with WILLOW enrolling pts who had…
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PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA
The August 2025 report covers designations granted to 37 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 14 small molecules, 5 biologics, 7 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices, among others
Significant…
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Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars 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 patients
Alvotech and Advanz Pharma Receive the EC’s Approval for Mynzepli (Biosimilar, Eylea). Our…
Knight Therapeutics and Incyte Expand Latin America Agreement to Include Retifanlimab and Axatilimab
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Knight Therapeutics has amended its agreement with Incyte Biosciences to gain exclusive distribution rights for retifanlimab (Brand name: Zynyz in the US and EU) and axatilimab (Brand name: Niktimvo in the US) in LATAM
Under the amended deal, Incyte will develop, manufacture, and supply retifanlimab and axatilimab, while Knight will handle regulatory approvals and…
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Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars 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 patients
Samsung Bioepis Collaborates with Harrow to Commercialize its Ophthalmology Biosimilars in the…
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Bio Usawa Biotechnology and Bioeq AG entered into an agreement to make ranibizumab biosimilar for serious retinal diseases, accessible to millions in Sub-Saharan Africa
The partnership gives Bio Usawa exclusive rights to register and market Bioeq’s ranibizumab biosimilar, BioUcenta, advancing access to essential biologics in Sub-Saharan Africa
BioUcenta, an intravitreal injection, blocks abnormal retinal…

