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Teva and Alvotech

Alvotech and Teva Launch Selarsdi (Biosimilar, Stelara) in the US

Shots: Alvotech and Teva have launched Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn) injection, a biosimilar to Stelara, to treat psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pediatric plaque psoriasis, and pediatric psoriatic arthritis across the US The FDA has provisionally determined that all Selarsdi presentations can be approved as interchangeable with Stelara after exclusivity expires on Apr…

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Teva and Alvotech

Alvotech and Teva Report the Regulatory Filing Acceptance for AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea) Across the US

Shots: The US FDA has accepted the BLA of AVT06 (2mg) for treating eye disorders, including diseases that can lead to vision loss or blindness. The regulatory approval process is expected to finish in Q4’25 AVT06/AVT29 is a recombinant fusion protein and biosimilar candidate to Eylea (aflibercept), targeting VEGF to inhibit receptor activation, neovascularization,…

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Bio-Thera & Intas

Bio-Thera Collaborates with Intas Pharmaceuticals for the Commercialization of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi) Across the US

Shots: Bio-Thera and Intas Pharmaceuticals have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) in the US As per the agreement, Bio-Thera is entitled to receive $21M upfront and an additional $143.5M in development and commercial milestones BAT2506 is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting TNF-alpha,…

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New Drug Designations - October 2024

New Drug Designations – October 2024

Shots:   PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, NMPA, and EMA   The October 2024 report covers designations granted to 33 drugs and 2 devices, encompassing 14 small molecules, 4 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and 2 medical devices.  Significant trends this month…

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Meitheal Pharmaceuticals

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Receives Exclusive Commercial Rights of Three Biosimilars Across the US 

Shots:  Meitheal Pharmaceuticals & its parent, Hong Kong King-Friend Industry (HKF), have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for commercializing biosimilars of pegfilgrastim & filgrastim in oncology and follitropin alpha for fertility treatment in the US  Pegfilgrastim (SC, once per cycle) & filgrastim (SC, IV, daily for 14 days in CT treatment cycle) are bone…

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New Drug Designations - September 2024

New Drug Designations – September 2024

Shots:   PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the FDA, NMPA, Health Canada and EMA.  The September 2024 report covers regulatory designations for 42 drugs and 1 device, including 16 small molecules, 6 biologics, 12 cell and gene therapies, and 1 device, among others.  Significant trends this month…

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Teva and Alvotech

Alvotech and Teva Reports the US FDA’s Approval for the Additional Presentation of Selarsdi (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots:  Alvotech and Teva have received the US FDA’s approval of Selarsdi’s new dosing presentation of 130mg/26mL (5mg/mL) solution in a single-dose vial for IV infusion for the same indications as Stelara (ustekinumab). It will be launched in the US during Q1’25  The US FDA, in Apr 2024, approved Selarsdi’s dosing of 45mg/0.5mL & 90mg/mL…

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Dong-A ST Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:  Following the MAA submission by Accord Healthcare (Intas’ subsidiary) in 2023, the EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinion to Imuldosa, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)  Intas Pharmaceuticals with its subsidiaries (Accord BioPharma & Accord Healthcare) will commercialize the biosimilar across the US, EU, UK & Canada while Meiji & Dong-A ST will provide…

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Dong-A ST Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:  Following the BLA submission by Accord BioPharma (Intas Pharmaceuticals’ subsidiary) in 2023, the US FDA has granted approval to Imuldosa, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab). Its MAA has also been accepted by the EMA in 2023  Intas Pharmaceuticals with its subsidiaries (Accord BioPharma & Accord Healthcare) will commercialize the biosimilar across the US,…

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Teva and mAbxience Join Forces on Second Biosimilar Candidate in Oncology 

  Shots:  Teva and mAbxience have entered into a second global licensing agreement to develop an anti PD-1 biosimilar candidate in oncology  As per the agreement, mAbxience will employ its state-of-the-art, cGMP-compliant facilities in Spain and Argentina for the development & production of biosimilar while Teva will handle its regulatory approvals & commercialization  The agreement…

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