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Dong-A ST Receives EC Approval for Imuldosa (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:  Dong-A ST received EC approval for Imuldosa (DMB-3115), a biosimilar of Janssen's Stelara (Ustekinumab), following CHMP’s positive opinion & FDA's approval  Imuldosa, initially developed by Dong-A Socio Holdings & Meiji Seika Pharma, & was transferred to Dong-A ST in 2020 for global development and commercialization. In 2021, it was out-licensed to Intas Pharmaceuticals for…

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Viewpoints_Mark Genovese 

Lilly at UEGW 2024: Mark Genovese in an Illuminating Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots shares insights into VIVID-1 study

Shots:  Recently, at UEGW 2024, Lilly presented histologic and combined histologic-endoscopic outcomes from the VIVID-1 Phase III study, which evaluated the safety and efficacy of mirikizumab in adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease  A key finding reported during UEG Week highlighted the interactions between mirikizumab and ustekinumab, particularly regarding histologic response and remission,…

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Celltrion

The US FDA Grants Approval to Celltrion’s Steqeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:  Celltrion has receive the US FDA’s approval for Steqeyma, biosimilar version of J&J’s Stelara (ustekinumab), to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, & ulcerative colitis  The approval was supported by P-III study in mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis with 1EP as change in the PASI for skin symptoms, showing therapeutic equivalence b/w Steqeyma…

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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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Bio-Thera Collaborates with Gedeon Richter for BAT2206 (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:  Bio-Thera has entered into an exclusive commercialization and licensing agreement with Gedeon Richter for BAT2206, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)  Bio-Thera will handle development, manufacturing & supply of BAT2206 while Richter will have exclusive commercialization rights across the EU, UK, Switzerland & selected regions. Bio-Thera has already submitted regulatory filing with the EMA…

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Formycon and Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi and Formycon Report the US FDA’s Approval of Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) 

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Otulfi (SC & IV), biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab), to treat Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, mod. to sev. plaque PsO & active psoriatic arthritis. Fresenius Kabi can market Otulfi by Feb 22, 2025  Approval was based on analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK & immunogenicity…

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Formycon and Fresenius Kabi

Formycon and Fresenius Kabi Reports the EC’s Approval of Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) for Serious Inflammatory Diseases 

Shots:  The EC has approved Otulfi (IV/SC), a biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab), to treat mod. to sev. active CD, mod. to sev. plaque PsO & active PsA, valid across EU as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway  Approval was based on analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data, depicting similar effectiveness, safety & PK profile of…

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Formycon and Fresenius Kabi

Formycon and Fresenius Kabi Reports the EC’s Approval of Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara) for Serious Inflammatory Diseases   

Shots:  The EC has approved Otulfi (IV/SC), a biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab), to treat mod. to sev. active CD, mod. to sev. plaque PsO & active PsA, valid across EU as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway  Approval was based on analytical, pre-clinical, clinical & manufacturing data, depicting similar effectiveness, safety & PK profile of…

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