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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 Â
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 Â
BioUcenta, an intravitreal injection, blocks abnormal retinal…
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Fresenius Kabi launched Conexxence and Bomyntra, biosimilar of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference products across the USÂ
Conexxence (denosumab-bnht) 60 mg/mL, available in PFS, is approved for adults at high risk of fractures, including those with osteoporosis, pts. on cancer treatments affecting bone density, or long-term glucocorticoids Â
Bomyntra (denosumab-bnht)…
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Nitinotes has received the FDA’s IDE approval to begin a pivotal trial of its EndoZip System for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty; enrollment is set to start by Q3’25
The trial will assess the safety & efficacy of the EndoZip System for obesity pts. (n=184) across up to 10 US and additional international sites. As a…
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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  Â
The May 2025 report covers designations granted to 44 drugs and 5 medical devices, spanning 15 small molecules, 7 biologics, 13 cell and gene therapies & 5 medical devices among others   …
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Johnson & Johnson launched ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1‑DAY MULTIFOCAL for astigmatism daily disposable lens in the U.S. and Canada for people with both astigmatism and presbyopia
A study showed 95% of people wearing ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-DAY MULTIFOCAL for ASTIGMATISM contact lenses reported clear vision during daily activities, while 87% saw clearly while driving…
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The CHMP has recommended Attrogy (diflunisal) to treat hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR amyloidosis) in adult pts. with stage 1 or stage 2 polyneuropathyÂ
The EC will make decision within 67 days, and if approved, Attrogy will be authorized in all EU & EEA countries Iceland, Lichtenstein and NorwayÂ
Diflunisal has received EU ODD for…
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AVITA Medical has launched Cohealyx, collagen-based dermal matrix in the US
Cohealyx is currently being evaluated in the post-market Cohealyx I trial (enrolment ongoing) to further assess clinical outcomes, wound bed preparation for definitive closure, & patient recovery timelines
Cohealyx, developed by AVITA & Regenity Biosciences, is designed to support cellular migration & revascularization, allowing…
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Organon has acquired the US regulatory & commercial rights for Tofidence, a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab), from Biogen, which retains manufacturing rights in the US
As per the deal, Biogen will receive upfront, while Organon will assume Biogen's obligation to pay Bio-Thera tiered annual net sales royalties & milestones
Tofidence is a humanized…
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Zealand Pharma & Roche will develop & market petrelintide & its products incl. petrelintide + CT-388 (Roche’s asset) in the US & EU for weight loss, with Roche obtaining exclusive marketing rights in the rest of the world
Zealand will handle ~50% marketing in the US & EU with opt-in/out rights under specific…
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Biocon Biologics has entered into strategic collaboration agreement with Civica to extend access & affordability of Insulin Aspart in the US
As per the deal, Biocon will supply Insulin Aspart drug substance to Civica, which will manufacture prefilled pens & vials of insulin at its Petersburg, Virginia facility. Civica will commercialize it in the US…

