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Sandoz

Sandoz Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Enzeevu (Biosimilar, Eylea) to Treat Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Enzeevu, biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), 2mg vial kit & pre-filled syringe for intravitreal injection for enhanced & sustained visual acuity among neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) patients  Approval was supported by the analytical & preclinical in vitro results plus data from Mylight trial, assessing Enzeevu (aflibercept-abzv) vs Eylea in nAMD…

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Ascendis Pharma

Ascendis Pharma’s Yorvipath Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Hypoparathyroidism 

Shots:      The US FDA has approved Yorvipath (QD) tablets for treating hypoparathyroidism patients, with its initial supply planned during Q1’25  The approval was supported by the P-II (PaTH Forward) as well as P-III (PaTHway) clinical trials conducted worldwide   Ascendis will further introduce the US Ascendis Signature Access Program (A.S.A.P.) for treatment support & financial assistance…

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Servier

Servier Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Voranigo (Vorasidenib) to Treat Grade 2 IDH-Mutant Glioma 

Shots:     The US FDA has granted approval to Voranigo (QD) tablets for treating patients (age: ≥12yrs.) with Gr2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1/2 mutation post-surgery  Approval was based on P-III (INDIGO) trial assessing the safety & efficacy of Voranigo vs PBO to treat residual or recurrent grade 2 glioma with IDH1/2 mutation after…

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of July 2024

Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of July 2024

Shots:     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      The major highlights were the US FDA’s approval of Samsung Bioepis’ Epysqli for Treating Paroxysmal…

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New Drug Designations - June 2024

New Drug Designations – June 2024

Shots:   PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the FDA, NMPA and EMA. This month’s report includes designations allotted to 7 small molecules, 5 biologics, 8 cell & gene therapies, 2 recombinant fusion protein, and 3 devices   This month, ChromaDex’s Nicotinamide Riboside Chloride received US FDA’s ODD &…

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Sun Pharma

Sun Pharma’s Leqselvi (Deuruxolitinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Treating Severe Alopecia Areata 

Shots:    The US FDA has granted approval to the company’s Leqselvi (8mg) tablets for treating severe alopecia areata adults  Approval was supported by two P-III (THRIVE-AA1 & THRIVE-AA2) studies that assessed the scalp hair regrowth using the SALT score with Leqselvi (8mg or 12mg, BID) vs PBO in adults (n=1223; 18-65yrs.) with severe alopecia areata…

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