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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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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 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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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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 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…

