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GE HealthCare
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GE HealthCare Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Flyrcado (Flurpiridaz F 18) PET Radiotracer for Improved CAD Diagnosis 

Shots:     The US FDA has approved Flyrcado injection as a PET MPI agent to diagnose CAD, with its launch planned in early 2025   The effectiveness of Flyrcado  was assessed under the P-III (AURORA) study in comparison with both invasive coronary angiography as a standard and SPECT MPI to identify CAD    In addition, GE HealthCare secured…
September 27, 2024

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Bristol Myers Squibb
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BMS’ Cobenfy (Xanomeline and Trospium Chloride) Receives the US FDA Approval for Treating Schizophrenia 

Shots:     The US FDA has granted approval to BMS’ Cobenfy for treating schizophrenia in adults, based on its EMERGENT studies  The EMERGENT studies comprised of P-III (EMERGENT-2 & 3) trials, evaluating the safety, efficacy & tolerability of Cobenfy vs PBO in schizophrenic adults for over 5wks., as well as two open-label trials assessing long-term safety…
September 26, 2024

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IntraBio
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IntraBio’s Aqneursa Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Treating Niemann-Pick Disease Type C 

Shots:     The US FDA has granted approval to Aqneursa (levacetylleucine) for treating adults & pediatric patients (≥15kg) with neurological manifestations of Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC)  Approval was supported by pivotal P-III (IB1001-301) study assessing the effect of Aqneursa vs PBO on neurological symptoms & functioning in pediatric (≥4yrs.) & adults (n=60) with confirmed NPC …
September 25, 2024

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Zevra Therapeutics
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Zevra Therapeutics Receives the US FDA’s Approval of Miplyffa (Arimoclomol Citrate) for Treating Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) 

Shots:     The US FDA has awarded priority review voucher & approved Miplyffa (47mg to 124mg, oral, TID) + miglustat to treat neurological manifestations in adults & pediatrics (≥2yrs.) with NPC, with its launch planned within 8-12wks.    Approval was based on trial of Miplyffa + miglustat vs PBO in NPC patients (2-19yrs.), showing halted disease progression…
September 20, 2024

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Accord Healthcare
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Accord BioPharma’s Hercessi 420mg (Biosimilar, Herceptin) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Various HER2-Overexpressing Cancer 

Shots:  The US FDA has granted approval to the company’s Hercessi (420mg), a biosimilar version of Herceptin (trastuzumab), for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast & G/GEJ adenocarcinoma. It is planned to be introduced in early 2025  The approval was supported by the analytical, preclinical & clinical data showing similarity b/w Hercessi & Herceptin from the…
September 18, 2024

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Accord BioPharma’s Hercessi 420mg (Biosimilar, Herceptin) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Various HER2-Overexpressing Cancer 

  Shots:  The US FDA has granted approval to the company’s Hercessi (420mg), a biosimilar version of Herceptin (trastuzumab), for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast & G/GEJ adenocarcinoma. It is planned to be introduced in early 2025  The approval was supported by the analytical, preclinical & clinical data showing similarity b/w Hercessi & Herceptin from…
September 18, 2024

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Roche
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Roche Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Ocrevus Zunovo for Treating Relapse and Progressive Multiple Sclerosis 

Shots:     The US FDA has approved Ocrevus Zunovo (ocrelizumab & hyaluronidase-ocsq), a twice-a-year, 10-minute SC injection, to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS)  The approval was supported by the pivotal P-III (OCARINA) study assessing the PK, safety, clinical & radiological efficacy of the Ocrevus SC vs IV in patients (n=236)…
September 13, 2024

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Eli Lilly
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Eli Lilly’s Ebglyss (Lebrikizumab-lbkz) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Treating Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis 

Shots:     The US FDA has approved Ebglyss to treat moderate-to-severe AD in adults & children (≥12yrs.) weighing 88 pounds (40kg). Lilly holds its exclusive rights outside the EU, while Almirall has licensed rights in the EU  The approval was supported by P-III (ADvocate 1 & 2) studies of Ebglyss alone and P-III (ADhere) study of…
September 13, 2024

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Roche
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Roche’s Tecentriq Hybreza Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Cancer Treatment 

  Shots:    The US FDA has approved Tecentriq Hybreza (SC) to treat all IV indications, incl. lung, liver, skin & soft tissue cancers. Regulatory reviews across other regions are underway  The approval was supported by P-IB/III (IMscin001) study assessing Tecentriq Hybreza (SC) vs Tecentriq (IV) in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC patients (n=371) failed on…
September 13, 2024

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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 2024
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Insights+ Key Biosimilars Events of August 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 Sandoz’s Enzeevu for Treating Neovascular Age-Related…
September 3, 2024

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